Chromatic harmonica
Maker
Yamaha
Date1920-1940 ca.
Place MadeGermany, Europe
ModelYamaha Chromatic Harmonica No-1200
Serial No.None
SignedTop cover: [star logo] YAMAHA / NIPPON GAKKI CO., LTD. / MADE IN JAPANBottom cover: CHROMATIC / NIPPON GAKKI CO.,LTD. / NO. 1200DescriptionChromatic harmonica in rectangular shape. Chrome-plated steel cover plates. Wooden comb and double-chamber construction with 12 holes. The mouthpiece and slide components are chrome-plated metal. The mouthpiece has square holes. Straight, push brass slide with internal wire spring-loaded mechanism. Brass reed plates. Total of 48 reeds. Original carboard box.Dimensions5-1/2 x 1-1/2 inchesProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number08296
On View
Not on view
1934 ca.
