[ Ref. Rick Wilkins in 180928 MMDigest ]
The organ looks like a version of 'Melodeon', produced by Wilhelm
Spaethe of Gera, Germany, from 1878 (German patent No. 2151). They
were produced in various sizes from 14- to 33-note versions. Yours
looks like one of the larger ones.
We have a short article on them in the current edition of 'Mechanical
Music World', the journal of the Musical Box Collectors' Association.
Regards,
David Evans - Editor 'Mechanical Music World'
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