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Lot 195:
Description
This collection consists of several vintage harmonicas from various manufacturers. Included is an M. Hohner "The Echo" tremolo harmonica, featuring chrome-plated cover plates with embossed scrollwork and markings for "ECHO" and "BELL METAL REEDS". This instrument is housed in its original two-part cardboard box with a pink lining and a pictorial lid label indicating it was made by M. Hohner in Germany. Also present is an M. Hohner "Chromonica" chromatic harmonica with a slide button, embossed with the maker name and "MADE IN GERMANY", which is paired with a green textured leatherette protective case. The lot further contains a Bandmaster chromatic harmonica resting on a vintage wooden storage box. Inside this wooden box are at least three smaller harmonicas, including models marked "Johnson" and "The King". A large tremolo harmonica is also included, presented in a red-patterned case with a purple velvet-style lining and a blue, white, and red ribbon. The instruments are constructed with metal cover plates and wooden combs.
Approximate length of the M. Hohner Echo box: 21 cm
Approximate length of the Bandmaster harmonica: 15 cm.
Condition report:
The items are in vintage condition with visible signs of age and use. There is surface tarnish, light pitting, and oxidation present on the metal cover plates of several instruments. The storage cases exhibit wear including scuffing to the edges, fading of the interior linings, and structural wear to the cardboard box. The harmonicas have not been tested for musical pitch, reed integrity, or mechanical functionality.
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