Double harmonica, C, G
Maker
Reinhold Friedel
Date1930 ca.
Place MadeKlingenthal, Saxony, Germany, Europe
ModelFridolin
Serial No.none
SignedStamped on front and back covers of harmonica in G: Reinhold [lion jumping between maker’s initial’s] RF (in script) Friedel / REGISTERED TRADEMARK MADE IN GERMANYMarkingsStamped on front and back covers of harmonica in C: POWERFUL MUSIC / (floral
motif) FRIDOLIN (floral motif) / GUARANTEED / FINEST QUALITY
Stamped on left of “Fridolin” model name: MADE IN GERMANY
Stamped on right of “Fridolin” model name: REGISTERED
DescriptionDiatonic harmonica, in C and G, Fridolin model; wooden comb and body painted black,
16 double holes (per harmonica); metal cover plate connects the two harmonicas, slightly
concave with trumpetlike flares on each end; two brass reedplates (per harmonica), 16
blow reeds, 16 draw reeds, (32 reeds total per harmonica, 64 reeds for entire instrument);
four bolts, two on each end, with square nuts secure instrument.
DimensionsLength: 122 mm (4.8 in)
Width: 65 mm (2.5 in)
Credit LineGift of Lothar Meisel, 2004
Object number10808
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