Johan Goyvaerts
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Opening hours: by appointment only
“One day, I bought a phonograph – the earliest gramophone, invented by Edison – off someone at an antiques market,” Johan remembers. “The man asked: Would you be interested in a music box?”
So perhaps it was meant to be.
That’s over a quarter century ago. In the intervening years, curiosity grew into fascination, and passion blossomed into expertise. An internationally recognised expert in mechanical music (1800-1910), Johan has had his work showcased on tv, at international trade fairs and in museums.
Attracted by his expertise and fascinated by his work, buyers from as far as the US and China have acquired music boxes restored by Johan to their original 19th-century glory.
But it’s not just about technology. Ultimately, what drives Johan’s work, is passion and emotion. “When I’ve
