Cellini Appraisal

Vintage Cellini Piano Accordion

This is a vintage mid-century piano accordion manufactured by Cellini, a brand historically associated with quality Italian craftsmanship during the accordion's golden era. The instrument features a striking two-tone aesthetic with ivory-colored celluloid panels contrasted against black trim and a dark pleated bellows section. The treble side consists of a standard piano-style keyboard with white and black keys, showing mild yellowing consistent with age. Centrally positioned are three white register switches (treble couplers) which allow the player to change the reed settings and tonal quality. The front grille is ornate, featuring a metallic mesh behind a decorative sunburst-style cutout, proudly displaying the 'Cellini' cursive logo and a small decorative crest. On the opposite side, a full bank of black bass buttons is visible, typical of a professional or intermediate-level instrument. The bellows appear to be in good structural condition with reinforced metal corners, though they show signs of dust accumulation in the folds. Attached is a heavy-duty black leather shoulder strap. Notable condition issues include minor surface scuffing on the celluloid, slight oxidation on some metal hardware, and general wear from use. This specimen likely dates from the 1940s to 1950s and represents the sturdy, reliable build quality of Italian-made reeds from that period.