Pitch pipe, E, A, D, G, B, E
Maker
Charles H. Congdon
Date1890-1920 ca.
Place MadeGermany, Europe
ModelCongdon's Guitar Tuner
Serial No.None
SignedWood side signed: Congden's Guitar Tuner / PAT. U. S. OCT. 28, 1890. / GR. BRITAIN, DEC. 4, 1890. / CANADA, DEC. 18, 1890 / MADE IN GERMANYMarkingsOther side marked: 6 pitches stamped into the cover plateDescriptionSix-note, guitar-tuner pitch pipe. Nickel-plated steel cover plate with escape holes. Wooden comb with single-chamber construction with 6 rectangular holes (distributed by all sides of comb). Brass reed plate. Total of 6 reeds. Dimensions3-1/4 x 1-1/4 inchesProvenanceNo known provenance.Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number08156
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1950-1990 ca.
