Chromatic double harmonica, C, G
Maker
Matthias Hohner, Inc.
Date1970-1990 ca.
Place MadeTrossingen, Germany, Europe
ModelSuper Chromonica No. 270
Serial No.None
SignedStamped on the back casing, inside a diamond which is surrounded by vines with flowers and leaves:Left side: [medal containing a wreath] [medal containing a bird facing left]
Center: TRADE – MARK / GRAND PRIX / 1929 / GRAND PRIX / 1927 / [two hands extending from smooth cuffed, buttoned sleeves holding a medal] GESETZL. / GESCH. (written around the inner edges) / MADE BY M. HOHNER GERMANY
Right side: [medal containing a nude woman and a harp] [medal containing a lyre]MarkingsStamped on the front casing: [vines with leaves and flowers] THE / SUPER / CHROMONICA / M. HOHNER / CHROMATIC HARMONICA (inside a diamond) [vines with leaves and flowers] / 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Stamped on the front, right tab: 1) C 2) G
Stamped on the front brass plate, right side: 450
Metal plate on the back: HOHNER (cut-out) / FABRIQUE EN ALLEMAGNE (stamped)
DescriptionDouble chromatic harmonica in rectangular shape, made of two Super Chromonicas assembled together at an angle. Chrome- or nickel-plated brass cover plates. Wooden combs and double-chamber construction with 12 holes each. The mouthpiece and slide components are chrome-plated metal. Both mouthpieces have square holes. Straight, push slides with internal wire spring-loaded mechanism. Brass reed plates. Total of 96 reeds (48 per harmonica).
This was custom-made by Andy Paskas, Hohner technician in New York. Dimensions5-1/2 x 2-3/4 inches ProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number08461
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