Two Vintage Harmonicas, the first a Hohner "Trumpet Call", ca. 1930, made in Germany of stamped brass, ebonized wood, 7" long, expected wear, functional; the second a vintage Gretsch Musicraft, made in Germany, 4" long, with original box. A few spots of corrosion, minor chips to box.
BOB DYLANA Hohner harmonica, concert played and Signed by Bob Dylan in black marker.
Hohner Harmonica Counter Display, ca. 1900, wooden construction, red stain finish, silver and gold stenciled labels, revolving obelisk set on square base with crank motor.Estate of Dr. Charles L. AlcornThe Estate of the Late Dr. Chuck Alcorn, Chapel Hill, North Carolina31.5" x 10.75"
GROUP OF HOHNER HARMONICAS Including 1 Comet; 2 Preciosa; 1 Marine Band; 1 Eb Moll: 4 miniatures, No. 39; all boxed; and a Kratt Co. pitch pipe and a Hohner Marine Band in a bracket (11)
M. Hohner German harmonica “The Echo” in original case. 6.5”L Condition: case with some wear CT Transfer Fee $10
A SILVER PLATED THREE PIECE TEA SET together with a Hohner Chromonica Harmonica, a cased set of opera glasses, various pens etc
Hohner Harmonica clockwork display in working condition, 11" x 11" 32" Hohner Harmonica clockwork display in working condition, 11" x 11" 32"
ASSORTED COLLECTIBLES & OTHER ITEMS Including small cloisonne vase, Hohner Little Harmonica, small mineral sample, badges, pins, special police badge, signet stamp with case, mixed metal Japanese cigarette box (as is), medals, and other similar items.
GERMAN HOHNER 7 PC. HARMONICA BOXED SET: Complete Seven piece Hohner Harmonicas. Including; A, B, C, D, E, F, & G. All reside in original presentation case with sheet music book. Approx. 1.25'' h x 10.25'' l x 7'' w.CONDITION: Wear to exterior of case.
TRADE SIGN - 20th C hanging trade sign for Hohner Harmonica, hollow celluloid and cardboard construction, in gold, tan and black, 6 1/2"H x 24"W x 4 3/4"D, good condition.
Vintage toys and collectibles to include Hubley Kiddie Toy made in USA 460 truck, (2) Tootsie Toy sedans, (1) with broken axle, plastic vehicle, Dinky Supertoys Guy Slumberland Mattress truck, lacking 2 tires, a wooden ship form puzzle, small collectible keychains 1930/40, small trinkets, Forest Master pocket knife, (4) Pcs Dinky Toys militaria, spacemen trading cards , 24 Bring em back alive trading cards, Hohner Little Lady harmonica with case, mechanical pencils incl. gold filled banded, button hook from Wilm. DE, Kraft Cheese boxes, assorted cap guns pressed glass and small collectibles.
LOT OF 3 ADVERTISING ITEMS TO INCLUDE AMERICANAIRLINES CLOCK 15" X 15", M. HOHNER MARINE BAND FIGURAL HARMONICA SIGN, 6 1/2" H, 24" W, 4 3/4" DEEP, GLASS KODAK FILM DISPLAY CASE, 50 1/2" H, 15 1/4" W, 5 1/4" DEEP, CLOCK IN ILLUMINATED & WORKING CONDITION
COLLECTION OF 24 MINIATURE HARMONICAS Hohner No.39, Vermona, atom, Fr-Hotz, Pee Wee, Circus, Crown, "My Little Charmer", Yamaha, "My Musical Friend" and more all in glass covered Riker case.
Great vintage harmonicas and noise makers, most by M. Hohner. Various sizes and conditions CT Transfer Fee $10
Dieter Roth Self Portrait Clown Illustration: Dieter Roth, Germany, Switzerland, 1930-1998. Depicts a clown standing on a tightrope with drums and a Hohner harmonica with a man on the ground watering a tree with their tears. Gouache on paper, 25 5/8" x 19 7/8", . Titled, signed, and dated "Self Portrait Roth '57" along bottom edge. From the collection of a Bristol, Rhode Island gentleman.
Stag Entertainer's Cane: Exclusive on Bidsquare Ca. 1890- A stag antler handle which unscrews and a 11" flute and a mini harmonica, a cartouche is attached to the gold flute which reads "TRADE MARK IN TUNE D LONDON" and "J" and "H" , Hohner harmonica, ebony shaft and horn ferrule. H. - 4 3/4" x 2 1/4" O. L. - 36"
(2) HOHNER CHROMONIKA I & II HARMONICASLot of (2) Hohner Chromonika harmonicas. The Chromonica and Chromonika II. Both come with the original boxes but the boxes do have some wear consistent with age. Harmonicas are used but appear in good condition and the slides are working on both.
Lot of toys, including Windsor comb back rocking chair (12-1/2" h), wood car (needs repair), roly poly apple, primitive stone hammer, Kohner Bros dice popper, Tarzan Mark of the Red Hyena by George S Elrick Big Little Book (poor condition), enamel clown photo frame, Hohner's Trutone miniature harmonica, jaw harp, wood noisemaker, Ralph G Smith Motor Transportation West Chester PA advertising trucks, Sesqui-Centennial liberty bell
A Hohner Super Chromonica harmonica, in original box
Five Civil War-era items including: Union kepi cap ''19 S.V.'' inscribed above bill laurel leaf embroidery maker's label interior '''E. Sos-- 91 Church Street New Haven Conn.'' some loss insect damage 9 1/2'' l.; military badge made at S. Appel & Co. in New York City 3 1/8'' l.; late 19th C. M. Hohner manufactured Marine Band harmonica in wooden case trademark 1871-1881 light rust 4'' l.; theorem pin cushion ''Sarah S. Clark? Chester 1830'' written verso some loss 1 7/8'' l.; along with early clear bottle with colored glass picture of mustached man in uniform small chip along rim of bottle picture insert damaged 5 3/4'' h. x 3 1/4'' w.
A HOHNER IV CHROMATIC OCTAVE HARMONICA IN ORIGINAL CASE and another the 'Super' harmonica (2)
(lot) Collectible group: (1) Echo Hohner harmonica; (1) Blues Band harmonica; (2) leather dice cups accompanied by various dice; (1) woven handled basket; (1) Pine Shop carved fish; (1) carved and painted fishing lure; (1) adjustable table top oak bookstand, on short legs: largest: 13.5"h, 17.75"l, 13.5"w, 7lbs total **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. James R. Lucie, a well-known knifemaker, retired physician and author. He had a several-year waiting list of people wanting to purchase his hand-forged knives at the time of his death and at one point, had the largest collection of knives and ironwork made by William Scagel. Dr. Lucie is the author of "Scagel Handmade," published in 2010.**
Plastic and cardboard Hohner harmonica trade sign: Large plastic and cardboard Hohner harmonica trade sign, 20th c. , 24" w. Provenance: Morton A. Hirschberg. Condition Very good condition.
HOHNER "THE 64 CHROMONICA" HARMONICA With case.
FIVE M. HOHNER HARMONICAS, model 53/192m Tremolo having four harmonicas on a double ended pivot, Tremolo "Marine Band Echo" #683 15 1/2" long with 192 reeds, model 57/120 "The Echo Harp" with bell metal reeds, model 2475/56 Rheingold and last "The Melodica-alto" with 25 keys.
Six Hohner harmonicas made in Germany: Chremetta 12 with original metallic orange hard case some wear to finish and faint spots of rust 6 1/2'' l. with spring extended; Chromatic Harmonica with black hard woven case wear to finish and checking underneath 5 1/2'' l.; Echo with pierced sides and bell metal reeds good condition with tiny spots of rust and wear to finish 6 1/4'' l.; three model A440 Marine Band harmonicas two with original cases and instruction booklets varying states of wear some spotting of rust 4'' l.
THREE SHELVES OF ASSORTED COLLECTIBLES Including International Flags silks; eye glasses; Hohner harmonica, stacking dolls, slinky, some jewelry, vintage locks, cigarette cases, and other items.
A boxed miscellaneous collection to include Pyrene fire extinguisher, a cased Praktica Super TL 3 camera with Pentacon lens, a separate Mayfair Chelico Telephoto lens, timber framed and studded leather fire bellows, a cased set of Halina sight setter binoculars, a Victorian photograph showing a flooded street scene, others of Victorian cricketers, family life, publications to include The Battle of Britain, Target for Tonight, Britain Will Win, Spot them in the Air, Fire Over London, Ridge Stones Mud Rock, a book of British stamps, a boxed V64 Chromonica harmonica by Hohner, etc
DIETER ROTH SELF PORTRAIT CLOWN ILLUSTRATION Germany, Switzerland,1930-1998Depicts a clown standing on a tightrope with drums and a Hohner harmonica with a man on the ground watering a tree with their tears.
Harmonicas, including Hohner Chromatic, Black Harmonica, Bandmaster Chromatic, Coch Harmonica, etc, (1 tray).
COLLECTION OF HARMONICASCollection of harmonicas, to include a Hohner Marine Band Echo in original box, 15 1/2" l., Hohner Chromonica 280C in original box, Hohner Comet 3427 in case, a large plastic and cardboard Marine Band store display, 24" l., etc.
Condition:
Overall good condition.
(2) HOHNER ECHO HARP 57/120 M & 5696 M 2Two Hohner Echo Harp harmonicas. Both come with the original boxes, made in Germany. Both key of C/G. Model 57/120 M and 5696 M2. Boxes show wear consistent with age but the harmonicas are in good condition and are functioning. May have minor surface scratches.
Hohner Tremolo 6-Sided Harmonica in Original Box. For the largest tonal range available on a Hohner Tremolo, the six sided Tremolo features 24 double holes on each harmonica. You can choose a single key on one tremolo harmonica or carry six keys in one Tremolo sextet. The six harmonicas on the sextet can be played while mounted to the wheel-type frame. Each harmonica is in a different key; thanks to the unique wheel-shaped alignment of the instruments it can be wangled to the respective position for each key, or dismantled for individual play. As as found in Country Club estate. Dimensions: 10.5" long.
GERMAN HOHNER 7 PC. HARMONICA BOXED SET: Complete Seven piece Hohner Harmonicas. Including; A, B, C, D, E, F, & G. All reside in original presentation case with sheet music book. Approx. 1.25'' h x 10.25'' l x 7'' w.
CONDITION: Wear to exterior of case.
M. Hohner Harmonica in Original Case: Good condition with normal wear. Please Email or call for a detailed condition report. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, repairs, restorations or the effects of aging. Packaging, Insurance, Handling And Shipping Are Done In House And Is 25. 00 For This Item In The Continental U. S. Or You Are Welcome To Pick Up In Person Or Make Your Own Shipping Arrangements.
A LARRY ADLER PROFESSIONAL 16 CHROMATIC HARMONICA by M Hohner in original presentation box together with a further cased Hohner harmonica and one other
COLLECTION OF THIRTEEN HARMONICAS, Hohner: "64 Chromonica" professional, (2) "Blues Harp", "Echo harp" with bell metal reeds, "Echophone", "Orchestra 1", "2209 Echo", "Special 20", "No.1896 Marine Band", and "#542 Golden Melody" all in original cases plus (2) Hering key chain type and a "Happy".
LGroup of Eleven Harmonicas VARIOUS LOCATIONS, 20TH CENTURY A group of eleven harmonicas manufactured by various musical companies. One is a Marine Brand harmonica in its original box by Hohner Musical Instrument Co. All eleven harmonicas are held in a cigar box. Largest is 6", smallest 4"
M. HOHNER ECHO AND MARINE BAND HARMONICAS AND A MELODY MASTER HARMONICAM. Hohner Echo and Marine Band Harmonicas and a Melody Master Harmonica,
Two Hohner Super Chromonica chromatic harmonicas, both cased; together with a Hohner Echo harmonica, case, a Hohner Marine brand no. 365 harmonica, case and a Hohner Melodica-Soprano, case (5)
A Ron "Pig Pen" McKernan harmonica, circa 1960s
An M. Hohner brand with engraving on the sides reading "Blues Harp / Made in Germany;" found in Pig Pen's possessions after he passed away by his brother, Kevin; possibly used onstage with The Grateful Dead and definitely used in private.
4 x 1 x 1/8in
Hohner harmonica display stand, obelisk form, 27 in., includes seven harmonicas: two Operas, one Swing Band, one Gretsch Varsity box with White Star harmonica, two Hohner Marine Band, one Hohner 64 Chromonica, 7-1/2 in., with alligator case with empty Bugle Call harmonica box. Original painted surface, some abrasions, chips and loss to paper at top, paint drips. Private Collection, Flat Rock, North Carolina
HARMONICA - HOHNER 64 CHROMONICA
THE LARRY ADLER PROFESSIONAL 12' CHROMATIC HARMONICA BY M. HOHNER, boxed and a 'Jim Beam' heavy embossed brass whiskey advertising oval BELT BUCKLE, 3 1/4" WIDE, LIMITED EDITION 1993 (2) EST 10-20
(6) Harmonicas, made in Germany, c/o FA Rauner Cracker Jack "The Vienna Tremolo Harp of World Wide Repute" (9-1/2" l, in original box), Hohner Chromonica chromatic harmonica (4-7/8" l, in original box), Hohner The Goliath (7-1/2" l, rust), CA Seydel Sohne Little Handmaster (1-5/8" l, in original box), Hohner Little Lady (1-3/8" l), CA Seydel Sohne Little Music Master (2" l), and (4) instruction books
Musical instruments including: silvertone Getzen trombone, missing pieces; ten harmonicas, varying sizes, including Hohner "Super Chromonica;" two Hohner "The 64 Chromonica;" Hohner "Chromonica;" F.R. Hotz; "Gebr Ludwig Genuine Richter;" Hohner "El Relampago;" Thorens "Chromatic Harmonica;" etc.; along with two toy horns.
Grouping of Fifty Eight (58) Vintage Harmonicas Grouping of Fifty Eight (58) Vintage Harmonicas. Includes: 13 hohner harmonicas in hard cases, tremolo harmonica, regal harmonica, 42 mini harmonica, and large harmonica display. Wear to surface otherwise good condition. Display measures 6-1/2" H x 24" Long. Shipping: Third party (estimate $300-$400)
Decorative tableware: Decorative tableware, to include a Hohner harmonica, Chinese stone vase, etc. Condition A few pieces with damage.
Bob Dylan-owned harmonica Black and silver Hohner harmonica with an embossed snake used by Dylan and given to Dr. Klein by the musician. Together with a paperweight in the shape of a green frog also given by Dylan to Dr. Klein. 4 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 in (harmonica only)
M. Hohner Tremolo Sextet Harmonica in Original Box, c. 1940, with twelve M. Hohner Marine Band harmonicas in various keys and six Jew's Harps. Estimate $150-250 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.