5390667. Diatonic accordion, D. Hansson, Lund, dated 1898.
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5390667. Diatonic accordion, D. Hansson, Lund, dated 1898.
Description
Single-row diatonic accordion, ten melody buttons under nickel-plated lever keys, six bass positions and
three register buttons. Ebonised wood with engraved nickel silver mounts and corner medallions with
profile heads. Bellows inner folds in yellow paper with printed star pattern. Gold-printed label
"D. HANSSON / LUND". The year 1898 on the bellows frame.
From the collection of the fiddler Gösta Johansson, Örnsköldsvik.
Dimensions: 23 x 33 x 16 cm.
Condition
Wear. Several bass buttons missing, the holes are open. The nickel silver mount in the upper corner of the treble end is broken with loss. Varnish worn down to bare wood along edges and keyboard, mounts oxidised.
Bellows intact without repairs. Hand strap is a later replacement.
5390667. Diatonic accordion, D. Hansson, Lund, dated 1898.
Description
Single-row diatonic accordion, ten melody buttons under nickel-plated lever keys, six bass positions and
three register buttons. Ebonised wood with engraved nickel silver mounts and corner medallions with
profile heads. Bellows inner folds in yellow paper with printed star pattern. Gold-printed label
"D. HANSSON / LUND". The year 1898 on the bellows frame.
From the collection of the fiddler Gösta Johansson, Örnsköldsvik.
Dimensions: 23 x 33 x 16 cm.
Condition
Wear. Several bass buttons missing, the holes are open. The nickel silver mount in the upper corner of the treble end is broken with loss. Varnish worn down to bare wood along edges and keyboard, mounts oxidised.
Bellows intact without repairs. Hand strap is a later replacement.