I need info on Nobility accordion found in attic

[RickinRY]

I've found a Nobility accordion in my parents attic and I'd appreciate any info someone can give me about it. It was in a hard suitcase like container with red lining. As you can see by the pictures the only id on it was the word Nobility. Thanks in advance for any info provided.

 

[Ben-jammin]

It’s most likely an Italian made 12 bass accordion. By the grill design probably from the 1950s. These were used by music schools to get young students introduced to the fundamentals of playing before they convinced the parents to invest in a more equipped instrument.

There is a bit of popularity for these, as simple easy to lug around instruments.

The example you have appears to be a bit worse for wear. Attics are notoriously bad environments for an accordion to be stored in. High heat can cause the wax mixture that holds components inside the instrument to melt causing a real mess. High humidity can cause mold to grow in and on the instrument.