Help in identify an accordion

[Franco Piras]

First of all thank you for excepting me in your forum.

My brother passed away, he was a great accordion player for years.
I was left with his instrument not knowing the type and model, I’m totally lost.
I’m attaching several photos Hoping someone may know. It is a Bell accordion made in Italy by Bugari Armando.
Thank you all in advance.
Sincerely
Franco

 

[JerryPH]

Bell accordions are a USA company, but yours has a Bugari Armondo plate attached to it. Bugari are a respected name in the accordion world from Castelfidardo in Italy and this one is a professional level instrument from somehwere in the 70's. Ballpark value (a lot depends on internal condition of the reeds, etc...) is anywhere from $1500-$3000 (or potentially a bit more) as an estimated guess.

Paul DeBra knows more about Bugari than I and I am sure he will chime in once he catches this thread.

What more specifically do you need to know?

 

[Franco Piras]

Thank you so very much for your prompt reply.
Best regards
Franco

 

[debra]

Afaik Bugari did make accordion for or with Bell. When you Google for Bugari Bell you will find some articles.
This is likely one of these Bugari Bell accordions. Excellent accordion. Value of course depends on the age the condition of the accordion (on the inside) and on the reeds it has.