Chromatic harmonica, G-F
Maker
Matthias Hohner, Inc.
Date1932-1950 ca.
Place MadeTrossingen, Germany, Europe
ModelChromatica No. 263
Serial No.none
SignedStamped on the front and back casings, left side: M. HOHNER’S / DEM VERDIENSTE (written sidewise, reads bottom to top) / WIEN / [double ringed medal containing three people] ULM (inside a double ringed medal) / [double ringed medal containing bust facing right] 1873 1871(inside a double ringed medal) Stamped on the front and back casings, center: TRADE MARK / [two hands extending from smooth lined sleeves holding a medal with a large six-pointed star in the center] GESETZLICH / GESCHÜTZ (written around the inner edges)
Stamped on the front and back casings, right side: STUTT / GART (inside a double ringed medal) PHILAD [double ringed medal containing laurel leaves] / 1881 (inside a double ringed medal) [double ringed medal containing a seated man facing left] 1876 / GR. BRONCE (written sidewise, reads top to bottom) / CHROMATÍCA NO 263MarkingsStamped on the front casing underneath signature: (each letter is inside a circle) G G# A Bb B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A Bb B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A Bb B C C# D D# E FDescriptionIn-line, 3-octave chromatic harmonica from G to F, rectangular shape. Chrome- or nickel-plated steel cover plates. Wooden comb with mottled veneer finish and double-chamber construction with 35 holes. Brass reed plates. Total of 70 brass reeds (2 reeds per hole, same note). Original red-canvas telescoping cardboard box.Dimensions14-1/4 x 1-5/8 inProvenancePurchased by donor, April 1993.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number07557
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