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Three books on the history of mechanical musical instruments, dating to 1980–1990, made of paper, in new condition, with dimensions 30 cm high, 10 cm wide, 25 cm deep and a total weight of 3 kg, originating from the Netherlands.
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Mechanical musical instruments from music rolls to playing clocks and music boxes
3 books on the origin/history of mechanical musical instruments in clocks, table pieces, clockworks with bell carillon, clockworks with organ. Schwarzwalder Flötenuhren, pianolas, etc. etc.
One book deals with mechanical music clocks from the Forbidden City in China
The books are in new condition, with extensive descriptions, drawings, musical notations, b/w and color photos.
1. J.J. Haspels: Daar zit Muziek in, 1981, 135 pages, b/w and color photos, paperback. The book is in neat condition.
2. J.J. Haspels. Royal Music Machines, 2006, 288 pages, hardcover, NEW.
3. B.v. Wely Schatten uit de Verboden Stad. 2010, 192 pages, hardcover, dust jacket, NEW.
This book provides a unique glimpse into the Western-previously-inaccessible 'Sing Song' and the colorful, mostly European mechanical music clocks that were exported there from the 17th century.
Mechanical musical instruments from music rolls to playing clocks and music boxes
3 books on the origin/history of mechanical musical instruments in clocks, table pieces, clockworks with bell carillon, clockworks with organ. Schwarzwalder Flötenuhren, pianolas, etc. etc.
One book deals with mechanical music clocks from the Forbidden City in China
The books are in new condition, with extensive descriptions, drawings, musical notations, b/w and color photos.
1. J.J. Haspels: Daar zit Muziek in, 1981, 135 pages, b/w and color photos, paperback. The book is in neat condition.
2. J.J. Haspels. Royal Music Machines, 2006, 288 pages, hardcover, NEW.
3. B.v. Wely Schatten uit de Verboden Stad. 2010, 192 pages, hardcover, dust jacket, NEW.
This book provides a unique glimpse into the Western-previously-inaccessible 'Sing Song' and the colorful, mostly European mechanical music clocks that were exported there from the 17th century.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
3 kg
Number of objects
3
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Material
Paper
Condition
As new - unused
Height
30 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
25 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
