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Lot 31:
Description
This collection comprises an assortment of vintage harmonicas of various makes and styles, several of which are accompanied by their original cases. The group features a Hohner Special 20 Marine Band diatonic harmonica with silver-tone metal cover plates and a black plastic comb, housed in its original black plastic hinged case with gold-tone lettering. Also included is a German-made Bandmaster De Luxe Chromatic harmonica, fitted with a slide button mechanism and stamped with model specifications on the cover plate, presented in its blue and white cardboard case. A long-form Hero tremolo harmonica is present, featuring incised Chinese characters and the brand name on the top metal plate. Completing the lot is a Star Harmonica model UC585, manufactured in Shanghai, China, which includes its original illustrated cardboard box.
Star Harmonica Box: 12 cm length
Hero Harmonica: 19 cm length
Bandmaster Harmonica: 14 cm length
Hohner Special 20 Case: 11.5 cm length.
Condition report:
The instruments are in used condition, showing visible surface wear, tarnishing, and minor pitting to the metal cover plates, particularly notable on the Star and Hero models. The Bandmaster harmonica appears to be in the best cosmetic state of the group. The cases and boxes exhibit age-related shelf wear, scuffing to the edges, and some internal marks. All instruments are untested for playability.
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