Diatonic bell harmonica, D
Date1900 ca.
Place MadeGermany, Europe
Serial No.none
SignednoneMarkingsEmbossed on the front and back casings, left side: WIEN / [bust in a circle] [ 2 people in a circle] / 1873
Embossed on the front and back casings, right side: PHILADELPHIA / [laurel leaves in a circle] [ seated man facing left in a circle] / 1876
Embossed on the front and back casings: GESETZLICH GESCHUTZT
DescriptionThe novel design of this bell harmonica features a "nested" bell on both the top and bottom. A lever with a round button on the right side allows the bells to be rung while playing. Bell harmonicas like this are relatively rare and much sought after by collectors.
DimensionsLength: 127.2 mm
Width: 59.4 mm
Height: 20.7 mm
Height of bells: 32.4 mm
Diameter of bells: 27.5 mm
ProvenancePurchased by donor, December 1993.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number07848
On View
Not on view
1935-1945 ca.
