Tremolo quartet harmonica
Maker
Wilhelm Thie
Date1880-1900 ca.
Place MadeGermany, Europe
ModelTremolo Concert Austria
Serial No.None
SignedEach harmonica signed: WILHELM THIE / [two PHILA 1876 award medals and cross trademark] / IN WEINMarkingsEach harmonica marked: TREMOLO / CONCERT / AUSTRIADescriptionTremolo quartet harmonica made of four individual tremolo harmonicas assembled in a paddlewheel configuration. Brass paddlewheel brackets. Each harmonica has: chrome- or nickel-plated steel covers; wooden combs with double-chamber construction with 16 square holes (64 double-holes total); galvanized reed plates; and 32 reeds per harmonica (128 total). Dimensions7-1/2 x 2-1/2 inchesProvenanceNo known provenance.Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number07598
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1880-1900 ca.
