This was my favorite room! It was filled with old music boxes and other mechanical objects. The best part was, they are all still operational and the curator gave us a demonstration of some of the pieces.
I really liked the one-man-band, it reminded me of Bert from Mary Poppins.
And this organ was produced right here in Berlin. Just look at how beautifully the name is painted on the instrument. If you like this kind of sign and others, take a look at Signs, Signs. I hope you've enjoyed this tour of the Märkisches Museum, I think it's time to move on to other things.
PS: I've got pictures from my recent trip to Israel on Halcyon Travels. Stop by and take a look.
PS: I've got pictures from my recent trip to Israel on Halcyon Travels. Stop by and take a look.
The cabinet in the first shot really catches my eye!
ReplyDeleteNow that is a fun room!
ReplyDeleteOh, that would be a fine time! I think Lois Anne might enjoy it a little more than I would, though.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to hear and see some of those pieces. Usually they're behind glass and one can only imagine what they'd be like if they came to life. How nice that they were being demonstrated.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, I love all the vintage items!
ReplyDeleteSome sights and sounds to behold in here!
ReplyDeleteLooks like it is worth a visit.
ReplyDeleteVery neat. I like thinks still working in a museum, shows they are cared for
ReplyDeleteThis would have been my fav room also Hal, I love music boxes, the one man band is tres joli.. I can just imagine my granddaughter's face if she could see and hear that one :)
ReplyDeleteThis would have been my fav room also Hal, I love music boxes, the one man band is tres joli.. I can just imagine my granddaughter's face if she could see and hear that one :)
ReplyDeleteI'm betting this would have been my favorite room too! Those music boxes are so beautifully designed and I marvel at the way they are built. I bet it was fun to hear some of them being played.
ReplyDeleteI would love to hear the sounds!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Great shots.
ReplyDeleteI wish we could listen along!
ReplyDeleteI should have taken a video!
DeleteThe antique one man band is so cute. I love things like this. I would have really enjoyed being there as the curator gave you the demonstrations. You were there at the right time.
ReplyDeleteI have a Regina music box and enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteThe cabinet caught my eye. They don't make them like that anymore.
ReplyDeleteMy SIGNS, SIGNS
This must have been a fun place to spend time.
ReplyDeleteI'm jumping into this series late due to travel and work. Looks like it's worth a visit. Maybe we can visit when we're in town next September.
ReplyDeleteCalling by from the 'Signs' meme today,an interesting post, thanks.
ReplyDeleteThe old music boxes are grand works of art. So fascinating.
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