This is my first posting on MMD, a great forum with which I've just
recently become acquainted.  Very impressive, well done, and
interesting.

I recently contacted Mechantiques in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and am
buying the beautiful 24-1/2-inch Mermod Freres cylinder box showcased
on their web site.  I've only ever owned one of these before -- years
ago, from the Larry Givens Collection -- and it is nice to capture
another.

If anyone has a listing of cylinders and titles for this, circa the
1890s, I would be grateful for the information.  As is probably well
known, Mermod, in St. Croix, Switzerland, shipped the movements to
Jacot & Son in New York City.  Jacot fitted them into American-made oak
cases.  Similar movements sold elsewhere, such as in Europe, were in
differently styled cases.

All good wishes,
Dave Bowers
Wolfeboro Falls, New Hampshire, USA

 [ At http://www.mechantiques.com/ : "Spectacular carved oak
 [ Mermod Freres with eight 24-1/2" cylinders and matching table.
 [ 'The Sousa Special'.  'Ideal Sublime Harmonie Piccolo' style
 [ with three combs."  Welcome to our discussion forum, Dave.
 [ -- Robbie