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AMERICAN CIVIL WAR ERA JAW'S HARP
pear-shaped cast iron musical instrument with central metal 'tongue'
8.8cm long
OTHER NOTES
The Jaw's Harp was the most popular musical instrument used during the Civil War. It is played by holding it to the player's mouth and plucked. Different notes can be achieved by altering the shape of the mouth.
Sold for $60
Lot 38
pear-shaped cast iron musical instrument with central metal 'tongue'
8.8cm long
OTHER NOTES
The Jaw's Harp was the most popular musical instrument used during the Civil War. It is played by holding it to the player's mouth and plucked. Different notes can be achieved by altering the shape of the mouth.
Estimate $40 - $60
Militaria
AUCTION
Sale: LJ5647
11:00am - 22 July 2012
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
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CONTACT
Giles Moon
info@leonardjoel.com.au
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