Chromatic harmonica, C
Maker
Max Spranger
Date1937-1950 ca.
Place MadeGermany, Europe
ModelSuperior Chromatica
Serial No.None
SignedNoneMarkingsBottom cover marked: [winged boy with bow & arrow trademark] / [medals] / (including bust of Spranger??) dated 1937DescriptionChromatic harmonica in rectangular shape. Chrome- or nickel-plated steel cover plates. Wooden comb and double-chamber construction with 12 holes. The mouthpiece and slide components are chrome-plated metal. The mouthpiece has square holes. Straight, push brass slide with internal wire spring-loaded mechanism. Brass reed plates. Total of 48 reeds. Original wooden case.Dimensions6 x 1-3/8 inchesProvenanceNo known provenance.Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number08227
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