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Diatonic miniature harmonica, C

Diatonic miniature harmonica, C

Date: 1955-1965 ca.
Place Made:Japan, Asia
Serial No: none
Signednone
MarkingsStamped on the base of the gun handle: REG / No 295644 / JAPAN
DescriptionMetal casings, shaped like a small hand gun, wooden comb painted red. 2 reed plates with 4 brass reeds, 8 reeds. 4 holes, 2 reeds per hole (1 blow, 1 draw). Attached chain with t-bar for fastening through a button hole, like those used with pocket watches.
DimensionsLength: 36 mm
Height: 8.3 mm
Width: 11.3 mm
ProvenancePurchased by donor, October 1995.
Credit Line: Alan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Not on view
Object number: 08721