Blow accordion
ALTERNATE NAME(S)
- Organette
Maker
Matthias Hohner
Date1922-1930 ca.
Place MadeTrossingen, Germany, Europe
ModelOrganette No. 14B
Serial No.None
SignedGold colored plaque attached to bell, black text: M. Hohner’s / Organette / Made in GermanyMarkingsStamped sideways next to key holes: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10DescriptionClarinet-shaped blown accordion with 12 keys (10 note keys and 2 chord/bass keys). Total of 28 reeds. Tubular, brass body, and plated steel keys with leather pads. Brass mouthpiece and bell. With original box.DimensionsLength: 375 mm (14.75”)Body width: 39.8 mm (1.56”)
Bell diameter: 65.6 mm (2.58”)ProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number07574
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1900-1950 ca.