Belgica's Coelophone Reed Organ, Thibouville-Lamy

The Belgica's Coelophone Reed Organ, Thibouville-Lamy, France , Circa 1895
This particular instrument had travelled with the vessel Belgica in the Belgian polar expedition of 1897-1899. It can be seen in some pictures of the interior of the vessel.
The Coelophone is also mentioned in the diaries of some of the expedition members as part of the evening activities.
The instrument is in the collection of the Museum MAS of Antwerp
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Part of the exhibition : "To the Antarctic - Belgica's polar pioneers"
(from Friday 21 June 2024 until Sunday 3 November 2024 )
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Instrument reconditioned by Pauliphonic
Brabançonne book by Sebastien Cochard

[@PJAlessandro]

I inherited one of these from my granfather, who bought 8t over from Sebastopol in Crimea in 1917/1918. Amazing, love to know more about them. It looks exactly like the one in your video. Thank you 🙂 Paul

[@leturlutain]

Superbe. j'en ai un aussi avec beaucoup de cartons. Bravo pour la remise en état et à Sébastien pour le carton qui n'est pas simple a faire.

[@bertrandgille2851]

Très intéressant bravo

[@marksears1124]

I've watched so many, absolutely fascinating ! Thankyou for posting these.
Love to hear you tell of all their history and where you got them. Thankyou !!!