Pictures say it all.
 
One knife has inscription on both sides of blade with graphics which reads:
 
"Soy omo el Alacran parecido en su ponzona
Mucho cuidado malditos que la vida no retona"
 
Translation (as best as I can asertain):
 
'I like the Scorpion venom similar in
Beware damn that life sprouts'
 
              OR
 
'I like the Scorpion venom similar in Beware damn that life sprouts I am omo the Scorpion similar in its venom Much care cursed that life did not returns'

have an old Scandalli Accordian I am looking to see what the value of this is, model,  and year it was manufactuered. The only markings are on the case and it has a round logo with Scandalli on it. On the bottom it has stamped \"9 Made in Italy 266/147\" It is white and red. I inclosed pictures if that willl help. I am interested in the year this was made and any other information you may have on this particular model. It is in excellent working order and has the original case with the key. This had been stored away in a stroage locaker that hadn't been touch for many years. I sent an email to Scandalli and this was the response I received from them.

"

Dear Sir,



Thank you for your email.

The Scandalli brand ( from 1900 ) is amongst the oldest in the world
and over the years has manufactured hundreds of different models.



We have been producing Scandalli  for the past 25 years but unfortunately,

the original factory records were destroyed or mislaid before we could get

hold of them. It is therefore difficult for us to give information or an

accurate age to an instrument preceeding our tenure of this brand.



Further, the valuation of any instrument depends on its age, condition,

country and desirability.As a general rule, old Italian accordions do not

attract the same sums as attributed to old Italian violins for example and

often the cost of repair or overhaul far outweighs any commercial value,

usually the accordion in question has more of a sentimental value.



Also parts for any repair work or replacement are usually difficult to

obtain and are often taken from accordions of a similar age.

For this reason we recommend that you seek an expert opinion in your

country.
 
We wish you good luck with your research

Yours sincerely,



Scandalli Accordions srl

Via Olivetti 3

60022 Castelfidardo (AN)

Italy

www.scandalli.com
 



 

 This is a beautiful platter, no chips, color still good, and clearly marked on the bottom.  It's nice and deep, approximately 2 1/2 inches.  I haven't found this size on line anywhere.  Excellent Condition!!  T.R. Boote, mark is from 1880/s.   

Ben Franklins poor richards almanack from 1733 pages from the almanack

This is a silk Japanese doll which was acquired as a gift in 1975 while visiting Kyoto. Face and hands are silk, as is clothing. Face appears to be hand-painted. Came with the small wooden sign which perches on the 8" x 7" wood stand on which the doll stands.

Any thoughts on her worth? I see prices of quite a wide range on dolls of this type for sale.