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Flemish masterpieces

Various pieces in our collection have been recognised by Flanders as rare and invaluable. They have been added to the Flemish Masterpiece List.

Orida alarm bell

"I am called the terrible one."

The Orida alarm bell was cast in 1316 by Gerard of Liege and is the oldest fire bell in Antwerp.

Two harpsichords by Andreas Ruckers

A luxury instrument

Two rare harpsichords, and two of the most authentic of their kind.

Great bass recorder

The musical instrument for soft, haunting sounds

This great bass recorder is unique: it is the only preserved example in the world.

Hand and foot keyboard

A new carillon keyboard for the extension of the city carillon in 1751.

Four carillon bells by Joris Dumery

Three bells for the Antwerp city carillon, one for the abbot of St. Michael's Abbey.

Playing drum

A unique scale model

The prototype carillon drum of St. Gummarus Church in Lier preserves the professional secrets of the carillon maker.

Street horn

Oyez! Oyez! The town crier has an announcement!

Three organs from the Ghysels Collection

Two dance organs and a fairground organ from the Ghysels collection have received "Masterpiece" status. As such, they are recognised as exceptional heritage.