Antique 1890s Clover Harmonophone Megaphone Harmonica Attachment Seydel Patent For Sale

Antique 1890s Clover Harmonophone Detachable Megaphone Resonator & Harmonica SetUp for online purchase or offerding is a highly collectible piece of turn-of-the-century musical Americana: an antique Clover Harmonophone mechanical megaphone amplifier attachment, complete with its original nested 10-hole side-slide harmonica. Produced in Germany by C.A. Seydel Söhne, this ingenious mechanical curiosity allowed musicians to create acoustic sound amplification and an organic wah-wah vibrato filter effect simply by modulating their hand across the flared funnel opening while playing.The side metal plate features an intricately engraved Clover cloverleaf trademark emblem flanked by its foundational manufacturing credentials, including U.S. Patent No. 483,160 (granted September 27, 1892) and U.S. Patent No. 605,083 (granted June 7, 1898). The front edge of the slide-in harmonica is stamped with the classic model insignia reading LOVER.Mechanical & Construction Attributes:

• Historical Design Innovation: Engineered with flared, specialized cover plates that smoothly slide directly into the custom-fitted guide channels of the cone resonator housing.
• Dimension Metrics: The horizontal base measures approximately 4.25 inches in width, and the vertical mouth of the horn spans a broad 3.25 inches across to push optimal acoustic volume forward.
• Solid Native Metals: Crafted using robust brass and steel base alloys with a vintage nickel plating finish that has aged gracefully into a uniform, industrial gunmetal tone.
• Preservation State: The body is physically excellent with no crush damage to the cone flare or splitting along the seams. The internal wood comb partitions are solid and completely intact.

Note: This turn-of-the-century instrument is being offered exactly as discovered in its unpolished, estate-fresh antique state to preserve its authentic aged character for museum displays and historic collections. The playability of individual internal reeds has not been dynamically verified.Please inspect all high-resolution macro profile photos and tape-measure alignments carefully to view the condition of the metal seams, patent stamps, and interior horn walls before buying.