Orchestrion
Orchestrion
USA, Chicago
Circa 1930
The J.P. Seeburg Piano Co.
148 x 164 x 71 cm, 380 kg
On the plate and frame of the movement: “MANUFACTURED BY”, “J.P. Seeburg Piano Co.”, “CHICAGO”, “SOFT”, “LOUD”. On the switch: “ON / OFF”. On the frame: “110 23”. On the plate with the coin slot: “Drop one to twenty NICKELS 5 cents”. On the accordion: “GIANETTI”
This orchestrion is housed in a wooden case in the shape of a classic upright piano, veneered in golden oak.
In the lower section beneath the keyboard, there is an on/off toggle switch for the mechanism. Located behind a removable glazed panel with a stained-glass border are a large bass drum and a cymbal with beaters; on the right is an accordion with air ducts, and on the left is a suction pump with an electric motor and an electric motor speed controller. An electric light bulb is positioned above, and a black cord with a two-prong plug extends from the back. The set includes three paper music rolls.
2530/ММП