Double-bell harmonica, F, C
Trade Name
Beaver Brand
Date1920-1930 ca.
Place MadeGermany, Europe
ModelUniversity Chimes
Serial No.None
SignedStamped on two of the reed covers: BEAVER BRAND / REGISTERED / MADE IN GERMANY plus a circle with a beaver in it.MarkingsOn the other two covers: UNIVERSITY CHIMES / MADE IN GERMANY, plus two oval trade marks with the word BEAVER at the top, then a picture of a beaver, and TRADE MARK at the bottom inside the oval.DescriptionDouble-sided, tremolo bell harmonica in a rectangular shape. Chrome- or nickel-plated steel cover plates with escape holes. Between both top covers is a double bell assembled on an arched structure, which contains the keys to activate the bells. Keys have brass ball clappers and spring returns. Extended wooden comb with double-chamber construction with 24 holes. Brass reed plates. Total of 96 reeds. Original slid-top cardboard box.Dimensions9-1/4 x 3 inchesProvenanceNo known provenance.Published ReferencesJohn R. Whiteman's Harmonica Anthology 11.0 © 2019 (p. 11)Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number07736
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1910-1920 ca.