Sonola Rivoli R241?

[trek4fr]

Hi accordion enthusiasts!

Can anyone give a rough date to this Sonola Rivoli R241? I has 2/4 sets of reeds. Excellent shape inside and out. Mute shutter on front. Accordion has 75 stamped inside in quite a few places, but I doubt this means 1975. Did Sonola date these anywhere at all?

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[trek4fr]

One more pic:

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[JIM D.]

Your Rivoli (student model Sonola) was produced from the early 50's to the middle 60's. There are many of these still in attic's ,cellar's and closet's still today in the US and show up in poor shape (because of bad storage) and some in fine shape. If you have one with cleaned and tuned reeds, good straps and a clean case with a 17" keybaord you can fetch $300.00 to $350.00 and with a 18" keyboard $400.00 to $450.00 USD.

 

[trek4fr]

Thanks, Jim.

This one has good shoulder straps and bass strap, good reeds, wax and leathers. All notes work and sound like they should (in tune). All switches work fine. The case is in very good condition with no musty smells. This one has an 18" keyboard, which is my favorite size. So I'm going to keep it for a lightweight stroller. I think it is only 18.5 pounds. Thanks for the info. I appreciate it.