Paddle-wheel tremolo harmonica, A, C, G
Maker
Matthias Hohner, Inc.
Date1925-1950 ca.
Place MadeTrossingen, Germany, Europe
ModelMarine Band Tremolo
Serial No.None
SignedEmbossed on the back casing:Left side: PARIS / [medal containing a bust facing right] / 1900
Center: TRADE MARK / [two hands extending from smooth lined sleeves holding a medal with a six-pointed star in the center] GESETZL. / GESCH. / M. Hohner
Right side: CHICAGO / [medal containing a man getting out of a boat] / 1893MarkingsEmbossed on front casing of all three harmonicas: MARINE BAND / TREMOLO / MADE IN GERMANYDescriptionTremolo triplet harmonica made of three individual tremolo harmonicas assembled in a paddlewheel configuration. Each harmonica has: chrome-plated steel cover plates; extended wooden combs with double-chamber construction with 16 square holes; brass reed plates; and 32 reeds per harmonica (96 total).DimensionsLength: 170 mm
Width: 32 mm
Height: 22 mm
Height of Harmonicas: 64 mm
Total height with handles: 225 mmProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number08624
On View
Not on view
1880-1900 ca.
