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Todd Augsburger

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From: Kimberly Johnston <arestunow@worldnet.att.net>
Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono
Subject: "Herophon"

I really hope somebody can help me.  I have found an instrument in my
grandmothers attic.  It is called a "Herophon".  The best I can tell,
it was made in Leipzig, Germany starting in 1893.

It plays a square metal sheet which remains stationary while 24 reeds
travel around the underside of it and relay sounds to 24 metal notes.
I remember listening to this thing when I was real young, but I could
not find any sheets of music in the attic.  I don't even know if it
works anymore.

The leather bellows look good and the handle does turn the "turntable".
It is approx. 12" high X 16" deep X 16" wide.  Has anyone ever heard of
such a piece?  Where can I get more information?

Thank you for any help.

Kim Johnston