Chromatic harmonica, G
Maker
C. A. Seydel Söhne
Date1930-1940 ca.
Place MadeGermany, Europe
ModelBandmaster Deluxe, The
Serial No.None
SignedTop cover: C. A. SEYDEL SOEHNE (sic)MarkingsBottom cover stamped: THE BANDMASTER / DE LUXE / CHROMATIC / FULL OCTAVES / ALL SHARPS & FLATS / MADE IN GERMANY / SEYDEL'S SYSTEMLabel tacked to the end opposite the lever has penned in: 1933/40 M.L.KDescriptionChromatic harmonica in rectangular shape. Chrome-plated steel cover plates. Wooden comb and double-chamber construction with 10 holes. The mouthpiece and slide components are chrome-plated metal. The mouthpiece has oblong holes. Straight, push slide with internal wire spring-loaded mechanism. Brass reed plates. Total of 40 reeds. Original cardboard box.Dimensions5-1/8 x 1-3/8 inchesProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number08074
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