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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