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An tique 1880 Mechanical Organette Player Organ
An tique 1880 Mechanical Organette Player Organ


Cabinet:  Walnut with gold stenciling; original finish.  Color and grain is good. Gold stenciling and name are somewhat faded; has 4 small turned legs.

Action Details:  Operates by hand crank which makes the air and pulls the heavy paper roll across the reeds.  New crankshaft powers three pumps; contains small reservoir.

Fully restored and playable condition with 14 rolls.  Rolls are new copies of originals.  This was the very first style of table top hand crank player organ.  Has full sized brass reeds, the same as used in a pump organ.  A real conversation and museum piece anyone can play.  Other new rolls are available.

Mechanical Organette

Player Organ

Date: Ca. 1880

Compass: 14 notes  (no keyboard)

Dimensions: 13" x 11" x 7 ½"


Kenneth B. Brewer Antique Pianos
1868 New Deal Potts Road
Portland, Tennessee 37148


Phone: 615.325-2474
Email: kenneth@kbbantiquepianos.com

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