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A French Melophon, invented in 1837 by Leclere,, 
a watchmaker in Paris. In shape it is like a guitar.. 
The body of the instrument contains a set of bellows,, 
and on the upper part a series of single reeds are dis- 
posed'; the bellows are worked by the right hand ; the 
neck is fitted with seven rows of thirteen knobs each ; 
they communicate to a key, the opening of which 
gives a current of air which sets the reed in vibration 
it is sufficient to press on one of them to make the 
instrument sound. 
A Violin by Ward, made in Dublin 1764. 
A 17th Century Dulcimer, a German Serpent. 
A 17th Century Cordophon, German, with 1 % 
strings, a very curious instrument. 
Two 16th Century Psalteries, German, beautifully 
inlaid and carved ; two Japanese “ Kotos,” a kind of 
dulcimer ; a fine French Harp, by Consineau, of 
Paris, carved and painted, 18th century ; also a 
German Harp, signed Deis, Miinchen, 18th century, 
and many other instruments. 
Mummy of an Egyptian Lady in Coffin, XXIst 
Dynasty ; 3,000 years old ; both in splendid preser- 
vation. 
Several Indian and Japanese Buddhas, and 
other idols. 
A Burmese Buddha, carved in crystal and inlaid 
with gold, from the king’s palace, 1891. 
A Roman bronze Urn. 
Twoidital Harps by E. & G. Light, London. 
African Slave Chains, from Dar Salam, East Africa.- 
Dahomey Tom-tom, 10 ft. long, with curious 
handle in the form of a leopard. 
Burmese Buddha, wood, gilt. 
