Chromatic bass harmonica
Maker
Matthias Hohner, Inc.
Date1930 after
Place MadeTrossingen, Germany, Europe
ModelChromatica No. 265
Serial No.None
SignedStamped on the back casing, left side: Left side: DEM VERDIENSTE (written sideways, reads bottom to top) / WIEN / [double-ringed medal containing three people] ULM (inside a double-ringed medal) / [double-ringed medal containing right-facing bust] 1873 1871(inside a double-ringed medal) Center: TRADE MARK / [two hands extending from smooth lined sleeves holding a double-ringed medal with a large six-pointed star in the center] GESETZLICH / GESCHÜTZ (written around the inner edges) / MADE BY M. Hohner GERMANY / No 265
Right side: STUTT / GART (inside a double-ringed medal) PHILAD [double-ringed medal containing laurel leaves] / 1881 (inside a double-ringed medal) [double-ringed medal containing a seated man facing left] 1876 / GR. BRONCE (written sideways, reads top to bottom)MarkingsStamped on the front and back casings (on the back it is above the signature): M HOHNER’S CHROMATÌCA
Stamped on the front casing top row, each group in a circle: F F# / Gb G# / Ab A# / Bb B(H) C# / Db D# / Eb F F# / Gb G# / Ab A# / Bb B(H) C# / Db D# / Eb
Stamped on the front casing, bottom row, each in a circle: E F G A B(H) C D E F G A B(H) C D EDescriptionChromatic bass harmonica, B-E in rectangular shape, with a hinged two-part construction and adjustable angle. Chrome- or nickel-plated brass cover plates. Wooden combs with double-chamber construction. The top harmonica has 14 double-chamber holes (flats/sharps), and the bottom harmonica has 15 double-chamber holes (naturals). The mouthpieces are of ivory-colored plastic and have square holes. Brass reed plates. Total of 58 reeds. Original burled wood hinged case.Dimensions8-3/4 inProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number08468
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