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Early Paolo Soprani Art Nouveau Rosewood & Mother of Pearl 48 Bass Accordion
Early Paolo Soprani Art Nouveau Rosewood & Mother of Pearl 48 Bass Accordion
Early Paolo Soprani Art Nouveau Rosewood & Mother of Pearl 48 Bass Accordion
Early Paolo Soprani Art Nouveau Rosewood & Mother of Pearl 48 Bass Accordion
Early Paolo Soprani Art Nouveau Rosewood & Mother of Pearl 48 Bass Accordion
Early Paolo Soprani Art Nouveau Rosewood & Mother of Pearl 48 Bass Accordion
Early Paolo Soprani Art Nouveau Rosewood & Mother of Pearl 48 Bass Accordion
Early Paolo Soprani Art Nouveau Rosewood & Mother of Pearl 48 Bass Accordion
Early Paolo Soprani Art Nouveau Rosewood & Mother of Pearl 48 Bass Accordion
Early Paolo Soprani Art Nouveau Rosewood & Mother of Pearl 48 Bass Accordion
Early Paolo Soprani Art Nouveau Rosewood & Mother of Pearl 48 Bass Accordion
Early Paolo Soprani Art Nouveau Rosewood & Mother of Pearl 48 Bass Accordion

Early Paolo Soprani Art Nouveau Rosewood & Mother of Pearl 48 Bass Accordion

$ 400.75

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Brand: Paolo Soprani
  • Condition: In good condition for the age of the piece. Unknown working condition. Oxidation, losses to inlay, leather strap is broken, tape applied to area between bellows and case, missing metal corner protectors, splits in wood on bottom, needs cleaning, great restoration project. Small imperfections and signs of slight wear and use are expected with antique and preowned items.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

    Description

    Early Paolo Soprani Art Nouveau Rosewood & Mother of Pearl 48 Bass Accordion
    The story of Paolo Soprani and the accordion as we know it today, all began in 1863 in a farmhouse just outside of Castelfidardo, a medieval town located in central Italy.
    There are many theories as to how Paolo obtained the secrets of this box. Some say that he awoke during the night and studied the instrument intently, producing detailed diagrams of its internal workings. Others say that the traveller gave the box to Paolo as a token of his gratitude for the Soprani family’s hospitality. Either way, it was Paolo’s fascination with this instrument that led to the birth of the accordion industry.
    This beautiful instrument is thought to be an early example of Paolo's work. It is art nouveau in style, with a rosewood exterior inlaid with mother pearl and enameling, mother of pearl buttons, goatskin leather bellows and floral etched silver metal detailing.  Measurements are 13.5" by 13.5" by 7.5" in size.
    Made in Italy
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