Octave-tuned harmonica
Maker
Matthias Hohner, Inc.
Date1924-1930 ca.
Place MadeTrossingen, Germany, Europe
ModelMarine Orchestra No. 122
Serial No.none
SignedStamped on the back casing: Left side: DEM VERDIENSTE (written sidewise, reads bottom to top) / WIEN / [double-ringed medal containing three people] ULM (in a double-ringed medal) / [double-ringed medal containing a bust facing right] 1878 1871 (in a double-ringed medal)
Center: TRADE MARK / [two hands extending from jagged, cross hatched sleeves holding a double-ringed medal with a six-pointed star in the center] GESETZLICH / GESCHÜTZT (written around the inner edges) / M. Hohner
Right side: STUTT / GART (in a double-ringed medal) PHILAD / [double-ringed medal containing laurel leaves] / 1881 (in a double-ringed medal) [double-ringed medal containing a seated person facing left] 1876 / GR. BRONCE (written sideways, reads top to bottom)
MarkingsStamped on the front plate: MADE IN GERMANY (written sideways, reads bottom to top) / MARINE ORCHESTRA / M. Hohner / PATENT APPLIED FOR
DescriptionMetal casings, wooden comb varnished red, 2 brass plates with 14 brass reeds each, 28 reeds. 14 double holes, each compartment housing 1 reed, 2 reeds per hole. Two cup-shaped bells, of different tones, are attached to the comb. Each bell is equipped with a leaf spring lever. To facilitate holding the harmonica, the wooden comb is extended and embellished with scrolling vines, leaves and flowers.
Earlier versions of this model have tulip-shaped bells.
Dimensions6-5/8 x 2-1/8 inches
See Harmonica Description sheet.
ProvenancePurchased by donor, September 1995.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number08714
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