Chord harmonica, C
Maker
Matthias Hohner, Inc.
Date1972-1990 ca.
Place MadeTrossingen, Germany, Europe
ModelChordomonica II No. 8302
Serial No.None
SignedFront casing: M. HOHNER (stamped) / [music notes] CHORDOMONICA –II / CHAM-BER HUANG SYSTEM [music notes] (embossed)MarkingsBack casing identical to front, but embossed MADE IN GERMANY instead of CHAM-BER HUANG SYSTEMStamped on the front casing: C (right side, top) / 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 (below signature)DescriptionChord harmonica in C in rectangular shape. Chrome- or nickel-plated steel cover plates. Wooden comb with double-chamber construction with 12 holes. The mouthpiece and slide components are chrome- or nickel-plated brass. The mouthpiece has square holes. Two push slides with internal wire spring-loaded mechanism. Brass reed plates. Total of 48 brass reeds (20 per plate, 4 per hole). Original soft, brown suede bag. Dimensions5-5/8 x 1-1/2 inches ProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number07710
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