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Diatonic harmonica, C
Maker: Matthias Hohner, Inc.
Date: 1950-1965 ca.
Place Made:Trossingen, Germany, Europe
Model: Tiffany & 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
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.
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
Height: 19.5 mm
Width: 28 mm
ProvenancePurchased by donor, November 1995.
Terms
Credit Line: Alan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Not on view
Object number: 08443