Excelsior identification needed

[Emkd]

My grandfather has passed away and while we were cleaning up his house, we stumbled across this accordion. Are you able to give me pointers on how to identify it? I am probably looking for where to find resellers of accordions in Melbourne, Australia as well. I want this instrument to have a new life.

Please let me know if I can take any other photos to help with identification

 

[JIM D.]

You have a 2/4 reed Accordion made by Excelsior in the 50's thru thr mid 60's. U.S. Accordion dealers had
the choice of ordering this model with the choice of the same model Accordion with an Excelsior or an
Accordiana badge . ( Same Accordion ).
This one has some mileage on it with the bellows wear that is in need of repair. Repairs on this one might
exceed the value of this Accordion.

 

[Emkd]

Thank you so much JIM D