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Patent drawing of an ornamental cross-topped chime cabinet with internal clockwork, bells, and a rotating perforated paper mechanism that controls electro-magnetic hammers striking a series of bells.

MECHANICAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT.Willard H. Gilman · May 21, 1889

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