Tremolo harmonica, A, D
Maker
Josef Tyszka
Date1888 ca.
Place MadeBudapest, Hungary, Europe
SignedStamped on the front casings of both harmonicas: JOSEF TYSZKA / Buda- Pesth.MarkingsEmbossed on the front and back casings of both harmonicas: [lion with a bow inside a shield] [lyre topped with a crown] [Maltese cross with a five-pointed star in the center] / TRADE MARK / GESETZLICH GESCHÜTZT
Stamped on the back casings where the B in Budapest would be on each harmonica: 1) A 2) D
DescriptionDouble tremolo harmonica with handles. Two tremolo harmonicas assembled together, each with 10 double holes (2 reed plates with 10 brass reeds each, 20 reeds per harmonica, 40 reeds total) and brass covers. The comb is a single piece of wood, with two cover plates on each side and turned brass handles on either end.
DimensionsLength: 116 mm
Width: 64.5 mm
Height: 18.1 mm
Length with handles: 156.8 mm
ProvenanceAlan G. Bates Collection, Hockessin, Delaware, 2000.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number09197
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