A piano-accordion by Gustav Schlott, Sachsenberg-Georgenthal, Germany, probably second quarter of the 20th century. Three octave keyboard f-e3 for the right hand, 80 bass buttons with plastic caps for the left hand. The wooden frame veneered in grey ‘mother of pearl’ acrylic with the name ‘SOBERANO’ applied as a transfer in red and gold, with striped and inlaid diamante decoration. Cream plastic fretwork. 16-fold bellows. Leather carrying strap.
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