Tremolo harmonica, C
Maker
Koch and Sons
Date1920-1930 ca.
Place MadeGermany, Europe
ModelConcert Vamper
Serial No.None
SignedStamped on the front casing, left side: 1893 / [medal containing a man facing left which overlaps a second medal containing ?]Stamped on the front casing, center: [medal containing a bust facing left] MARK [llama figure facing left] REGISTERED [medal containing a castle] / WEIN / 1876 (last two sections inside a medal) / ANDS KOCH / 1891 (inside a medal)
Stamped on the front casing, right side: 1891 / [medal containing a bust facing left surrounded by text:] VICTORIA / JAMAICA / SUPLAND [overlaps another medal containing laurel leaves] / GERMANYMarkingsStamped on the back casing: CONCERT VAMPER CDescriptionTremolo bell harmonica in a rectangular shape. Chrome-plated steel cover plates with two bells attached to the comb behind. Each bell is activated by keys with brass ball clapper and spring returns. Extended wooden comb with double-chamber construction with 10 holes. Galvanized reed plates. Total of 20 reeds. DimensionsLength: 153.1 mm
Width of wood and Harmonica: 50 mm
Width of Harmonica: 25.8 mm
Height: 18.3 mm
Height including bells: 44.6 mmProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number08580
On View
Not on view
1910-1920 ca.
