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General Auction of Many House-Clearance Items inc. Georges Frydman, Blonde Ercol, Doulton, Jual Curve, White Goods, Victorian Furniture, Instruments and more.

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Lot 669: A Collection of Hohner Marine Band and International Harmonicas

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Start price: £8

Estimated price: £8 - £12

Buyer's Premium: 20%

A collection of four Hohner harmonicas, featuring three Marine Band models and one International model. The Marine Band harmonicas comprise three diatonic instruments in the keys of C, G, and D. Each Marine Band model is constructed with a wood comb, brass reed plates secured with nails, and stainless steel cover plates. The top cover plates are stamped with the Marine Band name and the signature M. Hohner. The reverse plates feature detailed engraved medallions representing various exhibitions, including Vienna, Ulm 1871, Stuttgart 1881, and Philadelphia 1876, alongside a central trade mark depicting two hands holding a star. The lower edges are stamped MADE IN GERMANY and FABRIQUE EN ALLEMAGNE. The fourth instrument is a Hohner International model featuring a dark comb and metal cover plates stamped HOHNER INTERNATIONAL. The Marine Band models are housed in cream and black plastic cases embossed with the Hohner name, while the International model is presented in a dark blue plastic case.