Hello Joe,  what a wonderful tool, the Internet and the MMD!  And people
as helpful as you!  Thank you so much for your reply and all the precise
information about my "unique cylinder played piano".  I never thought
that this instrument would come from the very north of Europe.

Of course I would appreciate a copy of the article you mentioned.  As a
collector you will understand that any additional information makes an
object much more valuable (at least for myself).  My mailing address is
sent to you separately.

One additional question:  You wrote that you acquired an "almost
identical instrument", which is "rather crude and primarily a novelty."
These two statements don't come together for me because my instrument
is crafted very fine, looks elegant and sounds really amazing and
gentle.  Do we talk about the same construction?

Would be happy to hear from you again and to exchange some more
information concerning our collections.

Thanks again

Christian Greinacher