Info needed on Galanti 120 bass accordion with black keys and white flats and sharps.

[Hops98]

Hi there,
This accordion was handed down to me by my older brother more than 50 years ago. I was hoping to get some info on it and get a rough idea of its value. I realise it would depend on its condition, however it still plays well with all keys working and no issue with bellows. I replaced the shoulder straps about 10 years ago. There is no case as it deteriorated quite awhile ago. I’ve tried searching online, but I’ve only ever seen one (not for sale). I’m assuming black keys and white flats and sharps is rare. Any information would be much appreciated.
Thank you in advance…

 

[ackordio]

Greetings from Switzerland!
I once had a Galanti with a reversed colour keyboard, but with fewer switches and a Musette configuration. The grill was also a little different, but it seems to be from the same period.
I like Galanti instruments, they are mechanically excellent and very solid. I sold the reverse a few years ago because I had to reduce my collection and got a surprisingly good price for it.
I still have a modified/midified Duovox from Galanti. A special detail of both Galanti is that both are signed and dated on the inside, the reverse with 3 September 1963, apparently a sign of quality control.

 

[Hops98]

Greetings from Switzerland!
I once had a Galanti with a reversed colour keyboard, but with fewer switches and a Musette configuration. The grill was also a little different, but it seems to be from the same period.
I like Galanti instruments, they are mechanically excellent and very solid. I sold the reverse a few years ago because I had to reduce my collection and got a surprisingly good price for it.
I still have a modified/midified Duovox from Galanti. A special detail of both Galanti is that both are signed and dated on the inside, the reverse with 3 September 1963, apparently a sign of quality control.

Thank you for your reply
I can see a serial number on the rear of the accordion but no date, unless you mean on the actual inside, which I can see is accessible underneath the bass strap.
I’m hoping to find an approximate value if anyone knows. I read somewhere online that the first 2 digits of the serial number is the year, if so it would be 1965.

 

[Ventura]

an old but decent reverse colored box, similar to yours, recently
sold for $400 up in "middle of nowhere" Pennsylvania, but full size
models are a bit harder to find down under, so maybe a bit more..

it's unusual styling might catch someone's eye