Dear Pierluigi, I also have a Gavioli "Harmoniflute" monkey organ,
labeled:
Harmoniflute a Trombone.
Systeme Gavioli Brevete & Patented.
14 Rue D'Aligre, Paris.
I believe it was built around 1855. It has 38 notes in three
registers, and it plays eight tunes. I have not seen a catalog entry
for this organ, but most reproduction catalogs are dated 1880 or later.
The most novel part of this organ is the "trombone", which is a cylinder
containing 3 reeds. Internally it looks something like a 3-tone chime
whistle.
I would like to have pictures of your organ, if they are available.
What is the serial number of the organ (usually printed on the case
inside)?
Sincerely,
Marc Kaufman
[ Marc kindly sent photos of his "Harmoniflute with Trombone" which
[ I will place at http://mmd.foxtail.com/Pictures/ -- Robbie
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