Mouth Harp

[Cantstopdigging]

Hello Forum,

I found what I think is a antique mouth harp. If anyone could confirm this would be great. The area produced coins and relics dating back to 1864. Thanks for looking!

 

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[firemanphob]

Yes, Jaw harp or mouth harp.

 

[sjvalleyhunter]

It certainly does have the general shape of a jaw harp / Jew’s harp. A little bit of electrolysis may help clean it up a bit. Nice find.

 

[Rookster]

We call it a Jews harp down here. Nice find.

 

[RVRoamer74]

Nice find. Congrats! Still one of my 784 lister digs. Glad you got one.

 

[islamoradamark]

I was told it was a jaws harp but that was when i was a little kid thats the first one i seen in a long time happy hunting

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Brendan75]

Hi, nice find. Congrats

 

[Trezurehunter]

Nice relic. I agree, mouth harp or Jews harp

 

[gilmerman]

In my childhood a jew's harp was often played, by and old man, at our monthly community house gathering. Food, games, dancing and music, always prizes to win. Miss those days when you knew everyone and enjoying their company. Here those days are long gone here. Mr. S came into the barbershop once when my son, then 7 years old, twanged out a tune and danced a few steps. When we left my son asked me,"Daddy was that man crazy?" I tried to explain but don't think it stuck. He's 40 now and doesn't remember that event.

 

[A2coins]

I wouldn't have a clue if I found it looked like a clip to me cool find I'm always learning on this site

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Nice relic find, congrats!