Diatonic harmonica, C
Maker
Matthias Hohner, Inc.
Date1950-1990 ca.
Place MadeTrossingen, Germany, Europe
ModelOld Standby No. 34B
Serial No.None
SignedEmbossed on the front casing: M. HOHNERMarkingsEmbossed on the front casing: A440 / M. HOHNER'S [bust of Hohner facing right] OLD STANDBY/ FOUNDER OF THE FACTORY / REGISTERED / MADE IN GERMANY / 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 / FEmbossed on the back casing:
Left side: D. VERDIENSTE (written sidewise, reads bottom to top) / WIEN / [medal containing three people) ULM (inside a double-ringed medal) / [medal containing bust facing right) 1873 (inside a double-ringed medal)
Center: TRADE MARK / [two hands extending from smooth buttoned sleeves holding a medal with a large flower with six petals in the center and the following words written around the inner edges) GESETZLICH / GESCHÜTZ / MADE BY M. HOHNER GERMANY
Right side: STUTT - / GART (inside a double-ringed medal) PHILAD [medal containing laurel leaves) / 1881 (inside a double-ringed medal) [medal containing a seated man facing left) 1876 / GR. BRONCE (written sidewise, reads top to bottom)DescriptionDiatonic harmonica in C in standard (rectangular) shape. Chrome-plated steel cover plates. Wooden comb with single-chamber construction with 10 square holes. Brass reed plates. Total of 20 reeds. Original flip-top cardboard box.DimensionsLength:100.5 mm
Width: 25 mm
Height: 19.5 mmProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number07637
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