I just came across a very unusual organ clock.  Perhaps a reader can
help a bit.  What is known about the clock is that it plays seven Union
songs on twenty-three reeds and twenty-three pipes.  The figurines are
Zouaves from the North.

The clock movement was made in Germany by Jacob Bauerle in the
mid-1800's.  The organ is marked Bruder.  This is probably either
Andreas or Xaver Bruder, but it isn't certain.  The tunes are: William
Tell, Tenting Tonight, The Hunter's Chorus, Tramp-Tramp-Tramp The Boys
are Coming, The March (from Faust), Moishe Gunao, Battle Cry of Freedom
and When This Cruel War is Over.

All of these tunes were played by the Union troops during the Civil War.
We believe it was made for some high-ranking American Union military
official.  The question is, for whom?  I will post some photos.  If
anyone has information it would be greatly appreciated.

Vincent Morgan, New York City

 [ When I return from travel I will post the pictures at the MMD
 [ Pictures site http://mmd.foxtail.com/Pictures/  In the meantime,
 [ please write to Vincent and he can send the photo images directly.
 [ -- Robbie