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Diatonic harmonica, C
Diatonic harmonica, C
Diatonic harmonica, C

Diatonic harmonica, C

Date1950-1965 ca.
Place MadeTrossingen, Germany, Europe
ModelTiffany & Co.
Serial No.none
SignedStamped on the front casing: TIFFANY & Co. / STERLING 925 SIDES / MADE BY M. HOHNER / GERMANY
MarkingsStamped on the back casing: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
White paint left side of comb: C
DescriptionSterling silver casings, wooden comb varnished light brown. 2 reed plates with 10 brass reeds each, 20 reeds. 10 holes, 2 reeds per hole (1 blow, 1 draw).

This limited edition harmonica made for Tiffany & Co. features sterling silver casings, consistent with the New York firm's practice of transforming everyday items with luxury materials. Other surviving examples are custom engraved.
DimensionsLength: 102.6 mm
Height: 19.5 mm
Width: 28 mm
ProvenancePurchased by donor, November 1995.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number08443
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