A Gebruder Weber "Otero" orchestrion
1923, Waldkirch, Germany
Serial No. 2366
The rectangular breakfront case with narrow cornice above a central rectangular beveled mirror plate flanked by swan-form brass hanging lanterns over mirrored slips centering mirrored double-glazed doors enclosing a mechanism with a Feurich piano (serial No. 40892), mandolin rail, 28 violin pipes, 28 flute pipes (each with tremolo), bass drum (one kettle drum beater and one bass drum and simultaneous cymbal beater), with cymbal, snare drum (each with expression), xylophone, triangle and castanets, with swell shutters to top, includes 125 rolls
10'2" H x 8'8" W x 36" D
Provenance: Property from the Ralph and Gloria Schack mechanical music box collection.
Condition Report: Overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, and separation at joints commensurate with age. Refinished and refurbished. Good working order.
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1923, Waldkirch, Germany
Serial No. 2366
The rectangular breakfront case with narrow cornice above a central rectangular beveled mirror plate flanked by swan-form brass hanging lanterns over mirrored slips centering mirrored double-glazed doors enclosing a mechanism with a Feurich piano (serial No. 40892), mandolin rail, 28 violin pipes, 28 flute pipes (each with tremolo), bass drum (one kettle drum beater and one bass drum and simultaneous cymbal beater), with cymbal, snare drum (each with expression), xylophone, triangle and castanets, with swell shutters to top, includes 125 rolls
10'2" H x 8'8" W x 36" D
Provenance: Property from the Ralph and Gloria Schack mechanical music box collection.
Condition Report: Overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, and separation at joints commensurate with age. Refinished and refurbished. Good working order.
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