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Musical Instruments337 of 576Does anyone know what year, model and kind of keyed trumpet this is?Antique El Deford Elkhart Flute
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    Posted 9 years ago

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    Maltool1
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    I FOUND THIS IN A DESK BELONGING TO A RELATIVE FROM LONG AGO. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT IS? IT SAYS MADE IN ENGLAND ON IT AND HAS AN UNUSUAL PATTERN OF ROUND DIMPLES IN RECTANGULAR BOXES ON ONE SIDE. IT APPEARS TO BE MADE OF CAST OR FORGED IRON AND SPRING STEEL. HELP! 4 1/2" X 2 1/2" X 1"

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    1. Efesgirl Efesgirl, 9 years ago
      LOL I have not the slightest idea - but it is interesting!
    2. TallCakes TallCakes, 9 years ago
      mouth organ or Jew's harp
    3. Maltool1, 9 years ago
      Thank you very much!
    4. TallCakes TallCakes, 9 years ago
      you're very welcome. also has other similar sounding names: jaw harp or juice harp. Lots of YouTube videos...
    5. ralph ralph, 9 years ago
      I play my jew's harp in the mast on the R M S QUEEN MARY this year.
    6. katherinescollections katherinescollections, 9 years ago
      This is a mouth harp, sometimes called a Jew's harp. Often heard in Native American songs. This song features the mouth harp:

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5Hq0BoJ9hA
    7. Maltool1, 9 years ago
      Does anyone know how old it might be? I saw one that appeared to be identical. It was said to be "Civil War Era".
    8. ralph ralph, 9 years ago
      They are still making them two day.

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