Chromatic harmonica, G-F
Maker
Matthias Hohner, Inc.
Date1932-1950 ca.
Place MadeTrossingen, Germany, Europe
ModelChromatica No. 262
Serial No.None
SignedStamped on the front and back casings: Left side: M. HOHNER'S / Left side: DEM VERDIENSTE (written sideways, reads bottom to top) / WIEN / [double-ringed medal containing three people] ULM (inside a double-ringed medal) / [double-ringed medal containing right-facing bust] 1873 1871(inside a double-ringed medal)
Center: TRADE MARK / [two hands extending from smooth lined sleeves holding a double-ringed medal with a large six-pointed star in the center] GESETZLICH / GESCHÜTZ (written around the inner edges) / MADE BY M. Hohner GERMANY
Right side: STUTT / GART (inside a double-ringed medal) PHILAD [double-ringed medal containing laurel leaves] / 1881 (inside a double-ringed medal) [double-ringed medal containing a seated man facing left] 1876 / GR. BRONCE (written sideways, reads top to bottom) / CHROMATICAMarkingsStamped on front casing, underneath signature, each letter in a circle: G G# A Bb B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A Bb B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A Bb B C C# D E FDescriptionIn-line, 3-octave chromatic harmonica from G to F in rectangular shape. Chrome-plated steel cover plates. Wooden comb with single-chamber construction with 35 holes. Brass reed plates. Total of 70 brass reeds (2 reeds per hole). Original orange-canvas telescoping cardboard box.Dimensions14 x 1-5/8 inches ProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number07919
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