Chromatic harmonica
Maker
Tombo
Date1950-1990 ca.
Place MadeJapan, Asia
ModelUnichromatic
Serial No.None
SignedBoth covers: 12 HOLES 48 REEDS TOMBO [with trademark above] SUPERIOR QUALITY / UNICHROMATIC (plus hole numbers.)MarkingsHole numbers stamped on top cover plate.DescriptionChromatic harmonica in rectangular shape. Chrome- or nickel-plated steel cover plates. Wooden comb with double-chamber construction with 12 holes. The mouthpiece and slide components are chrome- or nickel-plated brass. The mouthpiece has square holes. Straight, push slide with internal wire spring-loaded mechanism. Brass reed plates. Total of 48 brass reeds.Dimensions5-3/4 x 1-1/2 inchesProvenanceNo known provenance.Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number07621
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