[ Ref. http://www.mmdigest.com/Archives/Digests/201704/2017.04.03.01.html
Hi Group, Thanks very much for your time! I have already received
10 replies.
Tune 1 has been identified as "Il Bacio" by Luigi Arditi.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjUx7zsoI0w
Tune 2 has been identified as "Ecco, ridente in cielo"
from The Barber of Seville" by G. Rossini
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIfz8fNQw0U
Tune 3 has been identified as "Tyrolienne from William Tell" by Rossini.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm4ZM9OdCbM
Tune 4 is still unknown.
Tune 5 has been identified as "Le ranz des vaches" (the "cow-song",
a popular Swiss tune)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=me4bZm7F60A
Tune 6 is still unknown.
As to dating, one says 1880 to 1890, another says 1883, which fits, and
a third says late 19th century, which also fits.
As to make, I have been given Paillard from three people. They came up
with this due to various construction features and the serial number.
Another said PVF/Paillard.
Robbie, Jody, and MMD are terrific!
Thanks,
Jack M. Conway
Los Angeles, California, USA
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