Any ideas about this diatonic, Vienna style button accordion?

[DKubie]

This is a photo of my grandfather‘s accordion. He has passed and we’re trying to learn more about to figure out if it’s worth it to try and fix it. It works a bit but not well. My father thinks it may be 50 years old. If you know anything about these please help. Thank you!

 

[Dingo40]

My father thinks it may be 50 years old. If you know anything about these please help. Thank you!

Welcome DK!
50 years...and the rest!
It looks to be a 21 treble/12 bass button melodeon from the 1930s.
It is, however, by a reputable Italian maker.
You'll probably get better information from
Melodeon.net which specialises in such things!
See here:

Melodeon.net Forums

Melodeon.net Forums

forum.melodeon.net

 

[tcabot]

Probably closer to 80 years old. Very reputable maker and good extended bass, which is very in vogue these days.

Needs to be completely overhauled, but it will make a very good melodeon if restored by a competent fettler.
Depends on your local prices and the quality of work being done, but overhaul, & set-up can set you back over $500. The end result should be well worth it if you are serious about learning to play the melodeon.

 

[Tom]

Welcome DK! It’s a cool accordion, and worth restoring, but as a labor of love, not money, as has been noted. I recommend you take a beautiful drive north about an hour and a half to Canaan, to the New England Accordion Connection, ask for Paul. He will tell you everything you need to know about this accordion, and getting it repaired. Good luck!