Double-sided tremolo harmonica, C, G
Maker
Matthias Hohner, Inc.
Date1924-1930
Place MadeTrossingen, Germany, Europe
ModelEcho No. 608
Serial No.None
SignedEmbossed on the back casings: Left side: DEM VERDIENSTE (written sideways, reads bottom to top) / WIEN / [medal containing three people] ULM (inside a dotted medal) / [medal containing right-facing bust] 1873 1871(inside a dotted medal)
Center: TRADE MARK / [two hands extending from smooth cuffed, buttoned sleeves holding a medal with a small five-pointed star in the center] GESETZLICH / GESCHÜTZ (written around the inner edges) / M. HOHNER
Right side: STUTT / GART (inside a dotted medal) PHILAD [medal containing laurel leaves] / 1881 (inside a dotted medal) [medal containing a seated man facing left] 1876 / GR. BRONCE (written sideways, reads top to bottom)MarkingsEmbossed on the front casings: MADE IN (written sideways, reads bottom to top) / ECHO / BELL METAL REEDS / REGISTERED / GERMANY (written sideways, reads top to bottom)
Stamped on the front casings: 1) C 2) GDescriptionDouble-sided, tremolo harmonica in rectangular shape. Chrome-plated cover plates with escape holes. Wooden comb with double-chamber construction with 24 holes on each side. Brass reed plates. Total of 96 reeds. Original cardboard box.Dimensions7-1/4 x 2-3/8 inches ProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number08441
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