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