This is Huge

[B|lker]

Compared to what i assume is the normal size of a harmonica reed 2 pictured to the right.
The space between the reeds is what confuses me.
This measure`s in at 1.25inches tall. The one on the left.

Anybody ever seen one this big and old?
Mainly looking for a date and if it was indeed off of a Harmonica.

I did find a 1951 wheat Penny on the site.

Thanks for anyone`s input in advance.

HH, B|lker

 

[creskol]

It may be a Chromonica reed

 

[B|lker]

Thanks for your reply creskol.
The reed thickness measures in at .55MM and most Chromonica reeds are over 1mm thick.
You made me jump though to measure the thickness. THANKS

B|lker

 

[artyfacts]

Maybe from an early Goliath. I remember seeing a very large harmonica in an add back in the sixties. ARTY

 

[ModernMiner]

"Anybody ever seen one this big and old?"

Bill,
You were referring to the reed, correct?

 

[kuger]

Good question.I found one the exact shape and size at the star buckle site,and remember thinking,"this isnt like the ordinary harmonica reed?

 

[GopherDaGold]

At first glance I thought old Hohner Chrometta. Still trying to learn my vintage Chrometta 12. Much higher learning curve on those jewels.
I'm thinking accordion or squeezebox free reed.

 

[B|lker]

Yes Doug I am getting bigger and older

Thanks for everyone's reply`s.
It seems that there has been so many harmonicas made not even the ones from the Civil war can be properly ID`ed.
I found a 1927 One Shilling there today which may help date it a little closer.

I once found a Richter side plate around a Civil war site but it may not be that old.

GopherDaGold thanks for your ideas.
I`ll do some research on those as well.

B|lker

 

[traderoftreasures]

At first glance I thought old Hohner Chrometta. Still trying to learn my vintage Chrometta 12. Much higher learning curve on those jewels.
I'm thinking accordion or squeezebox free reed.

i agree on the accordian

 

[aka da Prof]

I would say 'harmonium' reeds--see here, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmonium I have found a few in my time. I think it's great that one of the common finds on old lawns are harmonica reeds, got coffee cans full of them.-(I play staight harp, not 'cross key')

 

[GopherDaGold]

I would say 'harmonium' reeds--see here, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmonium I have found a few in my time. I think it's great that one of the common finds on old lawns are harmonica reeds, got coffee cans full of them.-(I play staight harp, not 'cross key')

Bought a gold plated Hohner Cross Harp last year in C mostly for it's so-called bending ease. That skill still escapes me
My 'daily driver' is my assortment of Lee Oskars.

 

[aka da Prof]

not to get off the subject, GDG, but- I have always used the Marine Band, it's the only one that 'fits my need'--try this link to see what I mean-http://www.youtube.com/user/jessyoungquest#p/u/27/wS3P3cP76ko , da Prof

 

[artyfacts]

Bought a gold plated Hohner Cross Harp last year in C mostly for it's so-called bending ease. That skill still escapes me
My 'daily driver' is my assortment of Lee Oskars.
Try this line of harp, easy to draw and they sound great. http://www.suzukiharmonica.com/

 

[Mackaydon]

I can still remember 'back in the day' when the "Harmonicats" were popular. Take a look at the size of their instruments here:
http://images.google.com/imgres?img...&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:5,s:19&biw=1005&bih=735

 

[aka da Prof]

ahhh, the Suzuki's are cheaper in price!! if you have seen my utb vid, you will notice why I need the Marine Band profile-but, hey, for $15's, I'll give it a try--
Oh, yea-- the H-cats!! check out these other guys here-http://www.youtube.com/user/jessyoungquest#p/f/19/Ti-bpjcPD40 --they're a real 'treasure'! (then, back to 'What's this')