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Barrel Piano by Henri Basile of Brussels
By amcllstr@aol.com

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Looking for information on a barrel piano by

  Henri Basile
  Fabrique de pianos et orchestrions
  115 Rue De Brabant Bruxelles
  tel 50.789.

The plaque also says "Medailles Aux Expositions - Brevetes en tous pays".

It is in an oak cabinet 6-1/2 feet tall, 4 feet wide and 2 feet deep.
It has three glass and wood panels on the front that can easily be
removed to change barrel.

The barrel is made of wood and it is about 41 inches long and about 45
inches around.  The barrel seems to be covered with paper and pins and
has writing :

  Dominique de Mascio
  Reparations Fabrique de pianos Automatiques
  Vente & Achat d'Occasions
  20 Rue Des Plantes, Bruxelles

Inside under the piano strings is a stamp

  Henri Basile
  Fabrique de pianos et orchestrions
  Dernier Systeme
  230 Rue De La Poste
  230 Schafrbeer Bruxelles

Carved on the outside front panel is

  H. Basile F. de pianos. Orchestrions
  230 Rusdela Poste Bruxelles.

I can not locate any date.  Please help point me in the right direction!

Thank You
April


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