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Bell harmonica

Maker Koch and Sons

Date1900-1920 ca.

Place MadeGermany, Europe

ModelFidelios

Serial No.None

SignedTop cover signed: [Koch antelope trademark] / [award medals for Chicago and Jamaica] (no dates)MarkingsBottom marked: Fidelios / REGISTEREDDescriptionTremolo bell harmonica in a rectangular shape with a double-bell mechanism assembled on an arched structure, which contains the keys to activate the bells. Keys have brass ball clappers and spring returns. Chrome- or nickel-plated steel cover plates with escape holes. Extended wooden comb with double-chamber construction with 20 holes. Galvanized reed plates. Total of 40 reeds. Cardboard box.Dimensions8-3/8 x 2 inchesProvenanceNo known provenance.

Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000

Object number08764

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