Accordion
Rare 1890s Sovereign Accordion
Manufactured by the Sovereign Accordion Company — Saxony, Germany
This extraordinary one-of-a-kind sculpture brings together more than a century of musical history with imaginative contemporary design. At its heart is a remarkably rare original accordion manufactured by the Sovereign Accordion Company of Saxony, Germany, circa the 1890s.
Rather than allowing this historic instrument to disappear into the past, it has been transformed into a striking work of musical art.
The original accordion has been carefully divided into two sections, preserving the distinctive upper and lower portions of the instrument. Although the original bellows are no longer functional, many of the accordion's original details remain, including the movable finger buttons and the Sovereign manufacturer's name displayed above the buttons. The remnants of the original strap attachment can also be seen on the right side, adding to the authentic character and history of the piece.
The accordion is dramatically mounted onto a 1960s Ibanez acoustic guitar, creating an unexpected and visually captivating combination of two very different musical instruments. The guitar neck has been repositioned vertically behind the accordion, transforming the instrument into an upright sculptural centerpiece.
Adding to the industrial and artistic character are hand-formed aluminum spirals mounted to the front of the guitar and repeated on the guitar head, creating a sense of movement and mechanical energy.
But there is an unexpected surprise hidden within the sculpture.
The large aluminum spiral on the front of the guitar cleverly conceals a portable Bluetooth speaker, transforming this historic musical-art creation into a fully functional contemporary sound system. The result is an incredible marriage of antique craftsmanship, vintage musical instruments, sculpture, and modern technology.
A True Conversation Piece
This is far more than an antique accordion or a repurposed guitar. It is a one-of-a-kind sculptural work of art that celebrates the evolution of music—from a German accordion crafted in the 1890s, to a 1960s American-era acoustic guitar, to today's wireless Bluetooth technology.
Every element has been thoughtfully incorporated into the design, creating a piece that is equally at home in an art collection, music room, executive office, studio, or sophisticated entertainment space.
Historic. Unusual. Functional. And completely one of a kind.
A rare piece of musical history has been given an entirely new life.
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