Antique Autophone Concert Roller Organ Hand Crank 12 Rolls Mechanical Music Box
Antique Autophone Co. Concert Roller Organ Mechanical Music Box – Includes Crate of Music Roll Cobs
Item Specifics:
Condition: Used / Vintage (See description for details)
Brand: Autophone Company (Ithaca, NY)
Object Type: Concert Roller Organ / Organette
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930 (Late 19th to Early 20th Century)
Primary Material: Walnut/Oak Case with Glass Door and Gilt/Stencil Accents
Approximate Dimensions: ~18" Width x ~15" Depth x ~12.5" Height (Organ unit)
Item Description
Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible Antique Concert Roller Organ manufactured by the Autophone Company of Ithaca, New York, dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century.
This tabletop mechanical reed organette features an enclosed wooden cabinet with ornate stenciling and gold-toned decorative accents, ebonized molding trim, and a clear hinged glass front viewing window. Turning the front hand-crank operates the inner bellows while simultaneously spinning the pinned wooden cylinder, affectionately known as a "cob," to actuate the reeds.
This listing includes:
The Concert Roller Organ unit with its original hand crank.
A rustic wooden crate filled with additional wooden music cobs (cylinders) featuring assorted classic melodies.
works great! nice survivor!!! 110926