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Dates for your diary
Click the heading for the dates of Mechanical Music Events that we know about.
Send us an email if you know of any that are not on the list.
Send us an email if you know of any that are not on the list.
Hendrik H. Strengers - Collection Auction
Hendrik H. Strengers was a well-known collector and a valued author. He published many mechanical music articles in all international Journals. In 1987 he was granted a Q.David Bowers Literary Award and in 1998 honoured with the President’s Award of the MBSI. Hendrik passed away in October 2018.
His collection will be auctioned on 22nd September 2024 by Auction-house Peerdeman, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
View Auctioneer's Music Boxes & Gramophones for details
The items being auctioned are : Music boxes 19th and 20th century, Phonographs, Gramophones, Dictaphones, Wire- and Tape recorders, Radios, TVs, speakers, Walkman’s, CD players, a Reed organ (Harmonium) and a Piano Melodico. Also antique Posters, Music Industry shares/stocks (1907-1931), discs (music box discs as well as 78rpm), sound boxes, books etc.
The catalogue is now online - click here
His collection will be auctioned on 22nd September 2024 by Auction-house Peerdeman, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
View Auctioneer's Music Boxes & Gramophones for details
The items being auctioned are : Music boxes 19th and 20th century, Phonographs, Gramophones, Dictaphones, Wire- and Tape recorders, Radios, TVs, speakers, Walkman’s, CD players, a Reed organ (Harmonium) and a Piano Melodico. Also antique Posters, Music Industry shares/stocks (1907-1931), discs (music box discs as well as 78rpm), sound boxes, books etc.
The catalogue is now online - click here
SPECIAL MECHANICAL MUSIC AUCTION and SOCIAL MEET-UP
The next auction will take place on 19th October 2024 at The Langham Hotel's West Dene Suite
43-49 Royal Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 7AH
Entries consigned into the auction are charged at just 10%, no VAT, with no other charges whatsoever.
To buy, it is the same - 10%.
Entries are now closed.
Following 14:00 to 17:00 viewing on Friday 18th October there will be a talk about the restoration of singing bird box bellows and a 'Name that tune' to entertain you.
Click here to view and download the full 82 page catalogue
Click here to download an Absentee Bidding form
43-49 Royal Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 7AH
Entries consigned into the auction are charged at just 10%, no VAT, with no other charges whatsoever.
To buy, it is the same - 10%.
Entries are now closed.
Following 14:00 to 17:00 viewing on Friday 18th October there will be a talk about the restoration of singing bird box bellows and a 'Name that tune' to entertain you.
Click here to view and download the full 82 page catalogue
Click here to download an Absentee Bidding form
For all questions and information, please contact Laurence Fisher on 07704 779 603 (+447704 779 603 if non-UK)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.lfisherconsultancy.co.uk
Laurence Fisher
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.lfisherconsultancy.co.uk
Laurence Fisher
Below are some images taken during the 2023 viewing.
From MOOS News (Mechanical Organ Owners Society)
A selection of events that are being planned by MOOS during 2024;
Best to check the MOOS website for up to date information.
Best to check the MOOS website for up to date information.
Musical Box Fun Facts
Canadian restorer Darren J Wallace writes ...
Fun, maybe useless, facts!
Musical box terminology wasn’t quite what we perceive today.
Many manufacturers referred to comb teeth as “tongues”.
Music box discs were referred to as “tune sheets”.
Even Capital “cuffs” were originally referred to as “tune cylinders” in their original advertisements.
Governors in both cylinder and disc box nomenclature were often referred to as “flywheels”.
Coin-op boxes were called “….with coin slot attachment”, and lastly, some manufacturers referred to their combs as “keyboards”.
All of this found in original printed matter from original makers and manufacturers.
Perhaps you have seen terminology used in original nomenclature that I have not mentioned (?)
Do let us know if you have any similar facts to share. Ed
Fun, maybe useless, facts!
Musical box terminology wasn’t quite what we perceive today.
Many manufacturers referred to comb teeth as “tongues”.
Music box discs were referred to as “tune sheets”.
Even Capital “cuffs” were originally referred to as “tune cylinders” in their original advertisements.
Governors in both cylinder and disc box nomenclature were often referred to as “flywheels”.
Coin-op boxes were called “….with coin slot attachment”, and lastly, some manufacturers referred to their combs as “keyboards”.
All of this found in original printed matter from original makers and manufacturers.
Perhaps you have seen terminology used in original nomenclature that I have not mentioned (?)
Do let us know if you have any similar facts to share. Ed
Our website rebuild is ongoing as we endeavour to bring you more information.
We have added a Tune Library for Cylinder Boxes, but need more tunes. Do you have any good recordings to share?
The latest addition are two supplements to Paul Bellamy's Cylinder Musical Box Tune Sheet book that some of you may have purchased. We will be adding further supplements as time goes on.
If you notice anything wrong, or you can't find what you're looking for or with to contribute, please get in touch
We have added a Tune Library for Cylinder Boxes, but need more tunes. Do you have any good recordings to share?
The latest addition are two supplements to Paul Bellamy's Cylinder Musical Box Tune Sheet book that some of you may have purchased. We will be adding further supplements as time goes on.
If you notice anything wrong, or you can't find what you're looking for or with to contribute, please get in touch
Memories of a Founder Member
Founder member Chris Fynes passed away early in 2023 and is sadly missed by many.
We have added a page dedicated to Chris which contains a brief outline of his life, written by his son Justin, plus a short article about his work with the BBC and his passion for Musical Boxes. Read more ...
We have added a page dedicated to Chris which contains a brief outline of his life, written by his son Justin, plus a short article about his work with the BBC and his passion for Musical Boxes. Read more ...