Chromatic harmonica, G
Maker
Johann Schunk
Distributor
Fred Gretsch Manufacturing Company
Date1900-1930 ca.
Place MadeGermany, Europe
ModelChromatigrand Super
Serial No.None
SignedBottom cover: GRETSCHMarkingsTop cover is ornately decorated: CHROMATIGRAND / SUPER and DOMINATOR CHROMATIC (below that, plus hole numbers)DescriptionChromatic 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 oblong holes. Straight, push slide with internal wire spring-loaded mechanism (missing). Brass reed plates. Total of 48 reeds. Original flip-top cardboard box.Dimensions5-7/8 x 1-3/8 inchesProvenanceNo known provenance.Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number07947
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