Chromatic harmonica
Date1900-1930 ca.
Place MadeSwitzerland, Europe
ModelGenuine Chromatic Harmonica No. 235
Serial No.None
SignedOne cover signed: GRETSCH / MADE IN SWITZERLANDMarkingsOne cover marked: CHROMATIC HARMONICADescriptionChromatic 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 square holes. Straight, push slide with internal wire spring-loaded mechanism. Brass reed plates. Total of 40 reeds. Original flip-top cardboard box.Dimensions4-3/4 x 1-1/2 inchesProvenanceNo known provenance.Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number08487
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Hugo Rauner
