{"product_id":"harmonica-vintage-harmonica-plaque-doree-retro-instrument-a-vent-ancien","title":"Vintage harmonica Retro gold-plated harmonica, antique wind instrument","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful vintage harmonica, branded \"Harmonica\" (inscription visible on the front), features a classic and timeless wind instrument design. The top face is adorned with a gold-finished plate, secured by two visible screws at each end, with a decorative red motif and the word \"Harmonica\" written in stylized letters in the center. The instrument adopts a compact rectangular shape, typical of standard diatonic harmonicas, with a series of holes aligned on the front face, allowing different notes to be played by blowing or drawing air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe top plate has a slightly patinated gold metallic appearance, suggesting careful craftsmanship. The body of the instrument, visible on the lower edge, displays a sober black finish, elegantly contrasting with the gold top. No superfluous decoration: the style remains uncluttered, highlighted by the two fixing screws and the vintage brand graphic, which evokes a retro aesthetic of harmonicas from the mid to late 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe outline of the harmonica reveals a robust structure, with no visible removable elements on this face. The holes are clean and well-aligned, a sign of precise work in the cutting. The whole exudes solidity, with a slight patina on the top plate, characteristic of old instruments that have stood the test of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument is photographed on a wooden surface, in natural light, which highlights its golden hue and reveals subtle signs of use, including fine scratches and slight wear of the gilding in certain areas. No chips, cracks or missing parts are visible on the displayed face. The \"Harmonica\" inscription and the decorative motif are perfectly legible, with no apparent fading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe general presentation and gold finish make this harmonica a decorative object as much as a musical instrument in its own right. Its golden hue and retro style are perfectly suited to a vintage musical ambiance or a decoration inspired by the 60s to 80s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The harmonica shows a slight patina and some fine traces of wear on the golden plate, with no visible structural defects on the displayed face. Functionality not tested, sold as an antique instrument for decorative or musical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The harmonica, invented in Europe in the early 19th century, gained worldwide popularity thanks to its portability and ease of use. It was popularized in blues, country, and folk music from the 1920s onwards, and remains a symbol of popular and street music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging ensured by a professional seller, to guarantee secure receipt of your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique harmonica, vintage harmonica, retro wind instrument, gold harmonica, Harmonica harmonica, antique musical instrument, decorative harmonica, old style harmonica, vintage harmonica, harmonica gold plate, retro musical instrument, 70s harmonica\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54300758507847,"sku":"912b006a-cbfc-435a-9ac8-e4aafeccc34b","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_9cc14b68-2458-4146-b12c-0cccc6dc2b19.jpg?v=1783366263","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/harmonica-vintage-harmonica-plaque-doree-retro-instrument-a-vent-ancien","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}