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Metronomes8 of 9Wittner "System Maelzel" Metronome Model 801 M / Satin Finish Mahogany Case / West Germany Circa 1990'sMystery Metronome de Maelzel
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    Posted 12 years ago

    Luisa
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    Picked this up for $6.99 at thrift store, it reminded me of the metronome my piano teacher had when I had piano lessons as a kid. I did some research on it a while back, but can't remember my findings. The company name is Maelzel, it has a paper scale with old style writing on it. I vaguely remember the company was in production late 1800's onwards, I feel like it'd be from the earlier part of the century, maybe 1920's. It is missing it's bottom part, I found an identical one for sale on a website for just under 100$, and a few similar ones on ebay for $30-$60. Any insight on this one is appreciated!

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    1. miKKoChristmas11 miKKoChristmas11, 12 years ago
      Most beautiful!!
    2. Luisa Luisa, 12 years ago
      Thank you mikko!!
    3. Luisa Luisa, 12 years ago
      Thanks for the love, Phil!
    4. mandragura mandragura, 12 years ago
      I just found a beautiful Maelzel Paquet metronome (SN 1832016). Sadly, I am not musical (gladly making up for that with piano lessons...) and do not know how to work it. It has two metal knobs, one above the other: What are these for and how do you use them? I've searched the web and have found you: Thanks for any help and tips.

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