accordions

A Tanzbar Mechanical Accordion. Germany, rosewood veneered case with fretted sound vents, leather strap handles at each end, decorated paper over leather bellows

Flutina c1850, forerunner of the accordion as we know it today. It was made by the Busson Brevete Companay of Paris, stamped on side of wood. All mother of pearl keys working, some scuffing to bellows but no holes can be seen, with original case.…

A late 19th century mahogany and rosewood case accordion, with carved fretwork borders to the face cover in a hexagonal case with engraved panel: ?Presented to Robert Trenaman by the officers and Passengers of the Ship Torrens, May 12 1879?

Button accordion finished with nickel plaiting and lacquer, made by Hohner

Piano accordion in its original cardboard box, made by Hohner

German Art Deco piano accordion in its original case, the front view with the label 'Hoffmann' and below 'Saxony', some wear to case

Italian 'Boselli' piano accordion with case, 'Italia Mark IV'

Lachenad & Co, London accordion with walnut fretwork ends, bone buttons and leather handles

Galanti piano accordian with a felt lined carry case. The Galanti factory was founded in Mondaino, Italy by brothers Domenico, Egidio and Robusto Galanti, and was active from 1898 to 1974