Title

Kalbe's Imperial Gebrauchsmuster

Count

1

Description

This small black accordion has a bellows section in the middle made of what appears to be white oilcloth with small gold star design. One end has a strap for inserting a hand. That is attached to a separate box with two buttons that move to open and close the air intake. The other end of the accordion 10 gold keys that can be pushed to move some silver metal covers that are covering two openings connected to the bellows area. The outside edges are protected by decorative metal pieces that are stapled to the accordion box. Eight of those metal pieces have writing on them that reads, “Imperial Accordion Made in Germany Trade Mark (two anchors)” Both the top and the bottom of the accordion have metal latches including a hook , but the latches are broken.. On the key side, there is a logo type sign…two anchors and the words Fabrik  Marke. The top of the accordion has a label reading, “Kalbes Imperial Gebrauchsmuster.” Patent No. 429763. I833.2780.18015. Gold Medal Melbourne188879. On the right side of the label are more numbers and Made in Germany.