Paddle-wheel tremolo harmonica, C, F, D, G
Maker
Matthias Hohner, Inc.
Date1950 ca.
Place MadeTrossingen, Germany, Europe
ModelTremolo Concert Harp No. 53
Serial No.None
SignedStamped on back casings of all four harmonicas, Left: GERMANY (written sideways, reads bottom to top) / PARIS / [medal containing leaves and bust facing right] / 1900
Center: TRADEMARK / [two hands extending from smooth sleeves, holding a double-ringed medal] GESETZ/ GESCH [written around the star] / M. HOHNER
Right: CHICAGO / [medal containing man facing left, stepping out of as boat] / 1893 / MADE IN (written sideways, reads top to bottom)MarkingsStamped on the front casings of all four harmonicas: [· · >] TREMOLO [< · ·] / HARMONICA / M. HOHNER
Stamped on the front, right tabs: 1) C 2) F 3) D 4) G
Gold impressions on the extension ends: [flowers and vines] MH (interlocking) [flowers and vines]DescriptionTremolo quartet harmonica made of four individual tremolo harmonicas assembled in a paddlewheel configuration. Chrome-plated paddlewheel brackets. Each harmonica has: chrome-plated steel covers; wooden combs with double-chamber construction with 24 square holes (96 double-holes total); brass reed plates; and 48 reeds per harmonica (192 total). Cardboard box.Dimensions8-3/4 in ProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number08577
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