Chromatic harmonica, A-G
Maker
Matthias Hohner, Inc.
Date1937-1950 ca.
Place MadeTrossingen, Germany, Europe
ModelChromatica no. 261
Serial No.None
SignedStamped on the back casing: Left side: M. HOHNER'S / GRAND PRIX GENEVE 1927 19[lyre]27 (inside a medal) GRAND PRIX PHILAD [bird facing left inside a medal] / [nude woman with harp inside a medal] 1926 (in a medal surrounded by laurel leaves) / MADE IN GERMANY
Center: TRADE MARK / [two hands extending from smooth, cuffed, buttoned sleeves holding a medal) GESETZL / GESCH. (written around inner edges) / M. Hohner
Right side: GRAND PRIX PARIS 19[person]37 (inside a medal) GRAND PRIX CHIC 1893[building in a medal] / [ship in a medal] [man facing left in a medal] / FABRIQUÈ EN ALLEMAGNE / CHROMATICA NO 261MarkingsFront casing: nearly three chromatic octave piano keyboard design, with flats/sharps embossed and each "key" stamped appropriately. The scale begins with the note a.DescriptionIn-line, 3-octave chromatic harmonica from A to G in rectangular shape. Chrome-plated steel cover plates. Wooden comb with veneer finish and double-chamber construction with 35 holes. Brass reed plates. Total of 70 brass reeds (2 reeds per hole). Original orange-canvas telescoping cardboard box.Dimensions14 x 1-3/8 inches ProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number07659
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