Diatonic harmonica, C
Maker
Koch and Sons
Date1905-1928 ca.
Place MadeGermany, Europe
ModelGold-Fisch
SignedOutline in black painted scroll on the back casing: Made by ANDS KOCH GermanyMarkingsOutlined in black painted scroll on the front casing: GOLD - FISCH
DescriptionTin casings painted orange, wooden comb varnished a honey color. 2 reed plates with 10 brass reeds each, 20 reeds. 10 holes, 2 reeds per hole (1 blow, 1 draw). The casings are shaped like a goldfish and have molded scales. There are five escape holes in each casing.
The Gold-Fisch model was first introduced in 1905 in Germany. The covers are gold-painted tin, made to look like a scaly fish. With a full, high quality sound, this flashy harmonica is more than just a toy.
DimensionsLength: 102.5 mm
Height: 19 mm
Width: 47.8 mm
Length of fish: 170 mm
ProvenanceAlan G. Bates Collection, Hockessin, Delaware, 2000.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number09232
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