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Part of a gramophone package lot of parts

Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 5:27 pm
by whoopinola
Included in a lot of gramophone parts and babket case machines.there was this odd item....wood case , 11 in.X 11 in. X 5 in.....marked "Hohner Harmonicas"... slotted crank....no top....WHAT IS IT?????...

Re: Part of a gramophone package lot of parts

Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 5:41 pm
by Stephen_Madara
It is part of a store display. It would have had a turntable that revolved and held a display of harmonicas. I have also seen the bases with an oversized harmonica

Re: Part of a gramophone package lot of parts

Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 5:56 pm
by gramophone78
Here is one that sold for $275 + fees at auction.
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Re: Part of a gramophone package lot of parts

Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 8:15 pm
by whoopinola
thank you....now .. what to do with it?

Re: Part of a gramophone package lot of parts

Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 8:21 pm
by gramophone78
whoopinola wrote:thank you....now .. what to do with it?
You could always sit on it and rotate..... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:. Seriously,contact a forum of Harmonica collectors or just list it on your local CL or Ebay.

Re: Part of a gramophone package lot of parts

Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 12:07 pm
by Moooperator
I see a rotating christmas tree in your future!