| The picture shows a view of all (5) Different Old Miniature Toy Harmonica Charms in this lot. These are not dated but all of them are old. These miniature harmonicas and others like them were offered and available in many ways. They were used as prizes in old gum ball machines, used as premiums, used in old arcade game machine, sold as novelties in five & dime stores and souvenir shops, used as carnival prizes, sold on key chains, and many other ways. The bottom one and lower right one pictured are non working harmonicas but the other three work well. The first, second and fourth ones are each made of tin and wood. The third one is tin, but it looks like the center is made of dark red bakelite. The bottom one is all metal. All but one of these have a metal charm loop to hang it on a necklace, keychain, charm bracelet, etc.. From left to right they are marked on the two sides as follows: MUSIC JAPAN ORION JAPAN TRESSY QUEEN JAPAN (music bars and notes) To judge the sizes the largest of the miniature harmonicas here measures about 1-9/16'' wide including the charm loop. These appear to vary from fair to excellent condition as pictured. |
