Barrel Organs

Barrel organ “HARMONIPAN”

    Barrel organ “HARMONIPAN”

    Germany, Berlin

    1891–1904

    Cocchi, Bacigalupo & Graffigna

    Wood, metal, steel, brass, leather, paper; casting, carpentry, mechanical works, lathing, marquetry

    60 × 68 × 35 cm, 40 kg

    On the case front side:"Cocchi, Bacigalupo & Graffigna", “BERLIN. Schönhauser Allee. 78.","HARMONIPAN." Inscription on the coat of arms: "V.R.S&B". On the list: "Cocchi, Bacigalupo & Graffigna", "Berlin N, Schönhauser Allee No. 78", "Programm zu № 660", followed by the numbered handwritten list of melodies in German beginning with "1 Adam - Walzer" (the remainder is partially erased and legible only in fragments). On the rectangular lid inner side: "660". Marks: on the barrel flat end – "756"; on a side surface – the maker's name, address and founding date "1891"

    1386/ММП