orchestrion; organ; weights (elements of musical instruments); handle (elements of musical instruments); pulley wheel (elements of musical instruments); cable (elements of musical instruments)

Imhof and Mukle orchestrion, and separate parts consisting of: two metal weights of 43kg each, a handle, a pulley wheel, and the original cable. It was displayed in Horniman's home in Surrey Mount in the 'orchestral organ room', and was probably acquired by Horniman at the 1862 Exhibition, or possibly at the 1851 Exhibition.

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