Who Was Herbie?

Dear One and I have a new addition to the family.  Meet Herbie.

Herbie is the name of our new  rhinestone and jewel encrusted 1920s vintage accordion made by the Chicago firm P. Del Pricipe and Company.

Herbie is one  incredible piece of bohemian jewelry,  that is for sure.  He is a full sized accordion, absolutely covered in interesting marbled bakelite keys and buttons and faux gems like you would not believe.  We bought this treasure for a song (Lady of Spain perhaps? HA!)  Think of the Czech version of an accordion if played by Liberace.  Actually--I think Liberace DID play the accordion--but I digress...

Anyone who knows Dear One and me knows that this little treasure MIGHT eventually make its way into the shop--but most likely WILL NOT.  He fits right in in our living room--and glitters better than a night light!