[Harp-L] Echo Harp

["Richard L Williger" <rlwilliger@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

My girlfriend went to an estate sale and found an old-appearing Hohner Echo.
I know these are still made, and have no idea how to tell a new one from an
old one.  I guess, more importantly, I have no idea if they retain any value
either as a playing instrument, or a collector's item.  The top cover plate
comes off quite easily.  There are, of course, inscriptions, showing stamped
dates of 1893, 1925, and 1927.  It is, of course, a wooden comb, and looks
as if it's been used (but not dirty).  Frankly, I'm from the camp that says
that I won't blow anyone else's harp, let alone use their toothbrush;
however, blowing into it from a fair distance shows that it still blows.

Anyone know anything about this beastie, and its' potential value, either
monetary, or as a collectible, or both?

Thanks.

 

Rik