Re: [Harp-L] $10,000 Civil War harmonica and its probably worth that

[Winslow Yerxa <winslowyerxa@xxxxxxxxx>]

Wow. This one looks totally homemade. Its single reedplate construction is consistent with other early 19th century American-made harmonicas. Interesting that it has 14 holes (alternating blow and draw).
 
The dating is entirely speculative, but it's intersting to see what resembles a harmonica as homegrown folk art.
 
Winslow

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From: David Payne <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Harp L Harp L <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx> 
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:09 AM
Subject: [Harp-L] $10,000 Civil War harmonica and its probably worth that

I saw it and thought "there's another 10k Marine Band." BUT, I think this one is for real. It seems credible enough that I am considering not saying anymore 
"there were like no harmonicas in the Civil War." 
and replace it with
"there was probably at least one harmonica in the Civil War."

 http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-MID-19th-CENTURY-26th-REGIMENT-IN-COMPANY-B-CIVIL-WAR-WOOD-HARMONICA-/130633102025?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e6a56f2c9
 
David Payne
http://www.elkriverharmonicas.com/


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