CAJUN ACCORDION DISCUSSION GROUP
Don't know the folks and etc. but it looks like a nice vintage box... https://lakecharles.craigslist.org/msg/6072505386.html
Would that be a old "MASTER" from Charlie Ortega or an "Old Master" from someone else? I know, I could follow the link but hey.. : )
Checked the ad.. Appears to an old "Master" accordi(a)n by Charlie Ortego. They say in "good" condition. Either that's worn bellows tape where bellows tape doesn't wear or bizarre bellows tape. Interesting treatment to the metal corners and top and bottom ends on the fingerboard. Also appears to have mitered corners. Piece of history for a modest price. I's be curious about the reeds.
The "worn bellows tape" is more than likely a hot-rod flames of hell design. I wouldn't mind taking a good look at it if I wasn't all set already.
That's a pawn shop in Iowa, LA. They've been trying to sell this box for over a year and a half, but have never cut the price. Somethin' ain't right.
"Somthin' ain't right" starting with "pawn shop" Flames is exactly what I was thinking such as the box caught fire and someone dumped water on it to put it out.