Hi Terry
thanks for the pics. The bottom cover shows the famous Star of David in the center of the trade mark. This is often taken as an indication that the instrument is pre-WW2, but there is evidence that this symbol was not discontinued until the 1970s. My pre-1982 example doesn’t have this feature (though it does have the key stamped on the upper cover), so yours is clearly older than mine. It appears to be in good condition too, though the playability will depend on the state of the windsaver valves.
On the basis of the star and your recollections, your mother’s harmonica must date from somewhere between 1935 and the late 1950s/early 60s. I would assume it’s post WW2 and that she acquired it in the 1950s, but this is just a guess.
Hope that helps,
cheers
Steve
