
Year of production: 1865
Serial number: unknown
Action: English action
Height: 1.40m
SOLD: The combination harmonium (reed organ) and piano was rarely built, as demand was low - and the special repertoire rather small. The Heyl company offered this design in series at the beginning of 1900. This is a very early example, built in Marseille, mostly in original condition.
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