Metallophone
Maker
J. C. Deagan, Inc.
Date1917-1925 ca.
Place MadeChicago, Illinois, United States, North America
ModelNo. 100
Serial No.143
SignedOn badge attached to one frame: DEAGAN / [illustrated bells] SONG BELLS [illustrated bells] / CATALOG NO. 100 / SERIAL NO. 143 / MANUFACTURED BY / J. C. DEAGAN MUSICAL BELLS INC. / CHICAGO, U.S.A.On badge attached to other frame: MADE IN U.S.A. / DEAGAN [illustration of monkey on a chair] PATENTS / TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. [patent list ranging from 1900 to 1917] / J. C. DEAGAN MUSICAL BELLS INC. / CHICAGO, U.S.A. / PAT'D IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES
MarkingsPitch indication stamped on each bar.
Stamped on G3 bar: SONG BELLS No / 100
Stamped on A3 bar: J. C. DEAGAN / CHICAGO / PATENTED / JUNE 9 - 1908
Stamped on all metal reinforcements at both ends of each frame, variations of same text: J. C. DEAGAN CHICAGO PATENTED
Stamped on metal bars supporting resonators in multiple places: 100
Stamped on wingnuts: CNS
DimensionsLength: 30-3/4 in (781 mm)
Width (max. to min.): 20-1/4 in to 8 in (514 mm to 203 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00829
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