A Rosewood Banded Mahogany Classical Harmonicon

This is a rare musical instrument with its original glasses. These were filled with water and played by rubbing a finger on the glass's outer rim. Different size glasses produced different notes. This is a labeled example, see   the label inside of the top. Also, there is a related example by the same maker owned by the Maryland Historical Society and illustrated in Furniture in Maryland, 1740-1940.

The cabinetry is also superb, and this piece is attributed to the cabinetshop of Needles or Barry. Note the Needles style heavy reeded saber leg and beautifully carved paw feet.

Height: 37 1/2 in. Width: 36 in. Depth: 23 in.

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