Mystery Italian Accordion

[Takers1979]

I have an accordian that we are trying to find information about. The label has fallen off sometime in its history and we are having zero luck online. The second pic is the impression from the original logo. I believe the bottom line to read "Deluxe" but cannot confirm. Anyone with any insight would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Ventura]

well it is just a generic typical 2 reed student accordion from the 1950's

doesn't much matter who made it, they were all about the same back then,
built to a purpose in support of the accordion schools back in the day

if this one is still playable and sounds nice, good, just use it until it dies..
if the logo fell off because it was stored in a hot attic and all the glue
joints are popped, then it is merely an object d'art at this point

 

[Takers1979]

It plays fine. Just trying to find a brand. Thank you for the information.

 

[Riccardo]

Ventura is correct regarding many makes of accordions during the "haydays" - ("heydays?") of the 40's-50's.. At least I can speak for the Ontario area.
Even small accordion manufacturers were able to purchase individual letters to make up any "brand" from the suppliers and many had plastic or celluloid plaques made up with any number of requested names... in fact some major manufacturers provided the letters or plaques for purchasers who had lost or damaged the name and wished to restore it for obvious esthetic reasons..
The only suggestion I have re your make, and I've used this simple technique for similar situations which only sometimes worked in my repair career is to simply place a piece of thin or any soft paper - and rub the edge - not point of a soft lead pencil very carefully a few times over the lettering. It may help. I used this technique as well to bring out serial numbers imbedded in some makes which had become worn out or scuffed......

 

[Ventura]

oh thats a good idea, people rub headstones and coins and other things
with thin or parchment paper and a soft lead pencil to raise a readable copy

hadn't thought to do that on the backside of an accordion !

 

[Riccardo]

Not my idea... As Einstein said, "It takes an unusual mind to analyze the obvious!!" No reflection on any of us of course!!
Hope it works for you.

 

[Takers1979]

Excellent idea. I will certainly try it.