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Orphenion Zinc Discs
By James L. Brady

Russ Barnes wrote:

> Hello all,  Some time ago I came across (and now have) several
> metal (zinc?) discs which are about thirteen and a half inches in
> diameter.  The tune titles are almost impossible to read as the gold
> printing, etc., has faded and worn away.  However I can just make
> out the word "Symphonium" (or close).

I'm wondering if your disc could be Orphenion.  These would have been
zinc and are 13-1/2".  I am interested in these if they would be for
a box I have that is Orphenion.  Is there any way you can give me more
information.

The projections are scooped out on the Orphenion, unlike the Symphonions
that have a raised projection from the front and rear of the hole.

James Brady
Brady Sales & Restorations
2527 E. 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220
http://www.mindspring.com/~jlbrady/home.htm


(Message sent Wed 11 Mar 1998, 16:14:59 GMT, from time zone GMT-0500.)

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