Tremolo quartet harmonica, G, C, F, D
ALTERNATE NAME(S)
- paddle-wheel harmonica
Maker
Matthias Hohner, Inc.
Date1910 ca.
Place MadeTrossingen, Germany, Europe
ModelExtra Fine
Serial No.None
SignedEmbossed on back casing of each harmonica: M. HohnerPainted in gold paint on comb of each harmonica: MH [monogram with flowers]MarkingsEmbossed on front casing of all four harmonicas: EXTRA FEINE / SILBERSTIMMUNG
Embossed on the front casing of each harmonica: 1) G 2) C 3) F 4) D
Embossed on back casing of all four harmonicas, left of signature: GERMANY / PARIS / [leaves and bust facing right] (inside circle) / 1900
Embossed on back casings of all four harmonicas, above signature in center: TRADEMARK / [two hands extending from smooth sleeves, holding a medal with a five-pointed star in the center] GESETZ/ GESCH [written around the star]
Embossed on back casing of all four harmonicas, right of signature: CHICAGO / [man facing left, stepping out of as boat] (inside circle) / 1893 / MADE INDescriptionTremolo quartet harmonica made of four individual tremolo harmonicas assembled in a paddlewheel configuration. Chrome-plated paddlewheel brackets. Each harmonica has: chrome-plated steel covers; wooden combs with double-chamber construction with 20 square holes; brass reed plates; and 40 reeds per harmonica (160 total). Cardboard box.DimensionsLength: 200 mm
Width: 30.5 mm
Height: 23 mm
Height of all Harmonicas: 61 mm
Total length with handles: 245 mmProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number08828
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