Harmonica?

[Hosensack]

This was found on the original site of an old farmhouse, the new farmhouse was built in 1841 this one was across the swamp and demolished shortly after.

 

[PBK]

Yep... that's a reed plate from a harmonica, all right.

Click here.

 

[Hosensack]

Lol I have no musical knowledge whatsoever, used deductive reasoning, glad to see that works. Thanks for the answer.

 

[Goodyguy]

No doubt about it. PBK is right! Looks like a Hohner brand.

 

[savant365]

Lol I have no musical knowledge whatsoever, used deductive reasoning, glad to see that works. Thanks for the answer.

Don't feel bad, I found one in my back yard and would never have guessed it to be part of an harmonica if I hadn't already seen a couple of them on T'net.
HH Charlie

 

[RickyP]

Wow. I've never found the whole plate before, just pieces

 

[thrillathahunt]

Nice find! Did everybody play a harmonica back then? You find those reeds everywhere. As was mentioned though not often in complete form.

Rick