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Description
Don't know much about this item. It was left to me after my Granddad passed in 2012. He was 90 when he died. My dad said this instrument was played by my Granddad and my Great Granddad. I wanted to take it and have it cleaned up. However, before I had anything done do it wanted to know if it was of any value other than sentimental.
Category
Music and Music Instruments
Medium
Not sure. It looks silver
Distinguishing marks
On one side it says M. Horner. On the other it says Made in Germany ECHO Bell Metal Reeds. There is other lettering but can't read it, it's too small
Condition
Fair
Date Period
Don't know for sure. Could be late 1800's at least early 1900's
History
Don't know much at all. My Dad told me that this was handed down from his Granddad
Price Paid (If known)
None. Was left to me by my Granddad
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Re: Echo Bell Reed
Hohner-HARMONICA-ECHO-BELL-METAL-REEDS-MADE-IN-GERMANY- C cord.
Harmonicas like this sell $5.00 to $50.00. you didn't mention if you had the box. looking at your photo I see what looks like rust? 1930s I think. I think all the worth in this harmonica is for family keepsake. I would'nt clean it, I would get a nice shadow box frame, and family photo as background and hang it on your wall and pass it down.
Re: Echo Bell Reed
Thank you for your help. I don't have the box it came in. Yes, it does have rust on it. I wasn't sure if I should have it cleaned and restored. It was my Granddad's and I love your idea of having it put in a shadowbox frame.