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Lot 64:
Description
A collection of six vintage harmonicas primarily manufactured by the German firm M. Hohner. The lot features a variety of chromatic, tremolo, and diatonic instruments. Included is a Super Chromonica chromatic harmonica in the key of C with ornate engraved cover plates, and a Hohner Echo tremolo harmonica marked Bell Metal Reeds. The collection also contains a Hohner MS Richter-series diatonic harmonica, two Marine Band style harmonicas of different sizes featuring exhibition medal designs, and a compact GLH Great Little Harp harmonica. Construction consists of wood or plastic combs, nickel-plated metal cover plates, and internal brass reeds. Markings on the large Marine Band style harmonica include Trade Mark and exhibition medals for Ulm 1871, Vienna 1873, Philad 1876, Stuttg 1881, and Chicag 1893. The set is accompanied by original red cardboard boxes for the Super Chromonica and Echo models, a grey plastic storage case for the MS harmonica, and a Hohner MS information sheet in German.
Super Chromonica Length: 15.5 cm
Echo Length: 12 cm
Large Marine Band style Harmonica Length: 16 cm.
Condition report:
The collection shows signs of age and regular use. All instruments exhibit surface scratches and varying degrees of tarnishing and oxidation on the metal cover plates, most notable on the older models. The wooden combs show minor wear and darkening consistent with age. The Super Chromonica box shows significant edge wear and surface paper loss, while the Echo box is heavily worn with split corners. The grey plastic Hohner MS case is in good functional condition. Internal reeds have not been inspected and playing condition is not guaranteed.
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