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Lot 86:
Description
A collection of five vintage and modern harmonicas comprising chromatic and tremolo models. The primary instrument is an M. Hohner Super 64 Chromonica, a professional-grade 16-hole chromatic harmonica featuring a silver-tone metal finish and a plastic comb. The upper cover plate is embossed with SUPER 64 CHROMONICA, M. HOHNER MADE IN GERMANY, and includes the Hohner logo of a figure holding a star. It features a side-mounted slide mechanism and is housed in its original red plastic, velvet-lined presentation case with a yellow cleaning cloth. The collection further includes a Band Master De Luxe Chromatic harmonica, embossed with THE BAND MASTER DE LUXE CHROMATIC, MADE IN GERMANY, and BRITISH SYSTEM, contained in a blue and white cardboard box. A compact Hohner International pocket harmonica is present in a grey plastic snap-shut case. The remaining instruments consist of a Hero tremolo-style harmonica embossed with MADE IN CHINA and a floral motif, and an unidentified tremolo harmonica with a yellow plastic comb and metal cover plates.
Hohner Super 64 case length: approx. 8.25 inches (21 cm)
Hero harmonica length: approx. 6 inches (15 cm).
Condition report:
The Hohner Super 64 is in excellent vintage condition with bright metal covers and a functional slide mechanism. The Band Master De Luxe exhibits significant oxidation and tarnish to the metal cover plates, and its box shows edge wear and light soiling. The Hero and unidentified tremolo harmonicas are in poor to fair condition, showing heavy surface oxidation, tarnish, and debris within the air holes. The Hohner International harmonica is in good condition with minor surface scratches. All items are sold as-found and have not been tested for musical pitch or reed integrity.
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