Bell harmonica
Maker
Christian Weiss
Date1900-1920 ca.
Place MadeGermany, Europe
ModelBrass Band
Serial No.None
SignedBottom cover signed: MADE AND REGISTERED / BY / CH. WEISS / TROSSINGEN MADE IN GERMANYMarkingsTop cover marked: THE BRASS BAND HARMONICA / Extra Full Tone / BELL METAL REEDS / REG. U. S. PAT. OFF.DescriptionOctave-tuned, bell harmonica in a rectangular shape. Chrome-plated steel, bulging 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. Brass reed plates. Total of 40 reeds. Dimensions6 x 2 inchesProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number08747
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1910-1920 ca.
