Blow accordion

ALTERNATE NAME(S)

Organette

Date1922-1930 ca.

Place MadeTrossingen, Germany, Europe

ModelOrganette No. 14B

Serial No.None

SignedGold colored plaque attached to bell, black text: M. Hohner’s / Organette / Made in GermanyMarkingsStamped sideways next to key holes: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10DescriptionClarinet-shaped blown accordion with 12 keys (10 note keys and 2 chord/bass keys). Total of 28 reeds. Tubular, brass body, and plated steel keys with leather pads. Brass mouthpiece and bell. With original box.DimensionsLength: 375 mm (14.75”)
Body width: 39.8 mm (1.56”)
Bell diameter: 65.6 mm (2.58”)ProvenanceNo known provenance.

Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000

Object number07574

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