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by Marc Kaufman (031025 MMDigest) Ref.: Gavioli "Harmoniflute" Organ in Milan, by Pierluigi Zacchetti http://mmd.foxtail.com/Archives/Digests/200310/2003.10.08.03.html
Harmoniflûte à Trombone.
I believe it was built around 1855. It has 38 notes in three registers, and it plays eight tunes. I have not seen a catalog entry for this organ, but most reproduction catalogs are dated 1880 or later. The most novel part of this organ is the "trombone", which is a cylinder containing 3 reeds. Internally it looks something like a 3-tone chime whistle. I would like to have pictures of your organ, if they are available. What is the serial number of the organ (usually printed on the case inside)? Sincerely,
25 October 2003 |
Dear
Pierluigi, I also have a Gavioli "Harmoniflûte" monkey organ,
labeled:
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