Double-sided, tremolo quartet harmonica, C, G, F, D
Maker
Christian Weiss
Date1900-1930 ca.
Place MadeGermany, Europe
ModelElegie
Serial No.None
SignedBottom signed: shows awards medals / dates from 1855 to 1882 / CH. WEISSMarkingsComb ends marked: WTop cover marked: ELEGIE / REGISTERED / MADE IN GERMANYDescriptionDouble-sided, quartet tremolo harmonica in C, G, F, and D in rectangular slim shape. Nickel-plated steel cover plates with escape holes. Extended wooden comb with double-chamber construction on both sides, with 20 square holes per harmonica. Brass reed plates. Total of 160 reeds. Original flip-top case.Dimensions13-3/8 x 2 inchesProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number08745
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