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Antique Wooden Hand-Crank Organette / Roller Organ Tabletop Music Box. Antique tabletop hand-crank organette housed in a wooden case with decorative gold stencil accents. Measures approximately 12″ x 9″ x 5 and bears stamped number 13291. The hand crank turns smoothly and the internal mechanism moves freely when operated. Solid wood construction. Decorative gold stencil detailing. Hand-crank mechanical operation. Stamped number: 13291. Approximate size: 12″ x 9″ x 5. Weight: approximately 5 lbs before packing. Good antique condition with age-related wear, scuffs, finish loss, discoloration, and patina consistent with age and use. The crank, linkage, and visible mechanism appear intact. No music cobs or accessories are included. Please examine all photos carefully for complete condition details. A wonderful display piece for collectors of antique mechanical music devices, Victorian-era instruments, and early hand-operated entertainment machines.

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This organette features the Celestina brand, known for producing high-quality musical instruments, making it a valuable and unique collectible for music enthusiasts or collectors of decorative items from the pre-1900 era. The hand crank mechanism allows for easy playability, adding to its charm as a nostalgic and functional piece of music history.

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This rare antique walnut “Celestina” organette mechanical organette is a true gem for collectors. With its intricate design and historical significance, this piece is sure to be a conversation starter. Made in the United States before 1900, the organette features the brand name “Celestina” and is a perfect addition to any decorative collectibles or music boxes collection. The time period of manufacture adds to its value and authenticity. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of history with this beautiful antique organette. It does have minor condition issues but still plays well. Please see all photos because they are part of the item description.

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Columbian Orguinette Roller Organ Music Box. 2 cranks 1 player roll Two tone wood case. All parts/pieces included are shown, needle not included. Any questions please do not hesitate to ask.

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This rare antique walnut “Celestina” organette mechanical orguinette is a true gem for collectors. With its intricate design and historical significance, this piece is sure to be a conversation starter. Made in the United States before 1900, the organette features the brand name “Celestina” and is a perfect addition to any decorative collectibles or music boxes collection. The time period of manufacture adds to its value and authenticity. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of history with this beautiful antique organette. Plays well with 12 rolls.

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This organette has new gasket leather installed underneath the lid and under the valve cover on the bottom. Despite the new gaskets, the organette still will not play reliably. The organette top lid has all new brass screws.

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HERE IS A INTONA ROLLER ORGANETTE MUSIC BOX. IN DECENT SHAPE FOR THE AGE WITH SOME SOME NICE AND STENCIL. I DO NOT HAVE THE ZINC DISC. I CAN SEE THAT BELLOWS ARE STILL THERE AND EVERTTHING MOVES FREELY. A COOL LITTLE MACHINE AND A INTERSTING CRANK FOR SURE. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes”. The seller is “croakinfrog” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1900

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Acquired from an estate, this listing is for a circa late 1800’s, early 1900’s, Amorette Disc Organette Music Box, with 12 metal discs, hand crank with bellows. Sounds good, bellows are in good condition, the mahogany case has usual wear from age and use, nicks, scratches, and the front corner above the crack has both been chipped (see photos). 18-7/8″ x 15″ x 10-1/4 h. Twelve 12 metal disc, titles include: 6516, Song Of The Sea / 6518, Be Your Sweetheart / 6427, The Cake Walk Dance? / 6485, Why Boys Why? / 6478, Just One Girl Song / 6479, The Benches in the Park Song / 6487, Can I Come In? Comic Song / 6514, Florodora Waltz / 6057, The Washington Post / 6517, Good-Bye and God Bless You Jack / 6526, Or Ireland’s Reply / 6524, Girly Girly? All discs are in good condition and play, usual wear and dents and dings from age and use. Thank you for vieiwng this listing, see our other auctions for more antiques and collectibles. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes”. The seller is “floyd821″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1900

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1880 MECHANICAL ORGANETTE CO. NEW YORK REED TYPE ROLLER ORGAN. Serial/Model Number 66333 Stamped inside cover. Patent Date ink stamped in bellows housing. Patented October 12, 1880. Other ink stamping unreadable due to faint inking. Pristine Direction label inside, a little yellow with age no cracks or tears. All intake leathers and bellows are as close to perfect as it gets. All woodworks are original no refinishing. Almost museum quality, Missing handle attachment nut or finial. All springs clean no rust, All intact and in position. 1 screw in interior is not original and 1 smaller screw on same side missing, see Picture with highlights. All other hardware original. White rubber takeup rollers are worn and cracked, on play/advance roller that advances sheet music. Made from Natural toned Mahogany/Oak? With no cracks and no repairs. Black colored turned feet. Has a few small dings and minor scratches due to being over 142 years old. NO SHEET MUSIC ROLLS INCLUDED. No corrosion on brass reeds, all intact. John Wolff’s Web Museum for a restored look and some playable music files from the organ. Sweet Hour of prayer is a good one. The Mechanical Orguinette Company. This detail of the tune sheet above carries the stamp of The Mechanical Orguinette Company of 831 Broadway, New York. This company was formed in 1878 to sell organettes manufactured by the Munroe Organ Reed Company. The Broadway address was in use from 1880. Aeolian later developed the Orchestrelle self-playing reed organ and the Pianola piano-playing mechanism, and went on to become one of the world’s largest music companies. Like many others, it collapsed during the 1930s depression and never fully recovered. A 14-note tune sheet. The idea of storing information as holes in strips of paper has been around for a very long time. Paper tapes and cards have been used as digital storage media in weaving looms in the 1700s, in telegraph machines in the 1800s, in tabulator cards around 1900, and in digital computers in the 1950s and 60s. The organette uses exactly the same principles, except that the information is processed pneumatically rather than mechanically or electrically. This illustration shows the beginning of an original 14-note tune sheet from around 1880. The sheet is 7-3/4 inches wide, and is made from heavy paper (or thin cardboard) about 0.008 thick. The note slots are 9/32″ wide on 17/32″ centres, with a margin of 9/32 at each side. The sheets were produced on automatic perforators which advanced the paper in fixed steps of 1/8. The punches were made slightly longer (9/32″ by 5/32″), so that punching on consecutive steps would cut continuous slots for the longer notes. The music arrangers generally used from 4 to 8 punch steps per quarter note, depending on the tempo and timing requirements for the particular tune. A typical tune sheet is about 6 feet long and plays for about one minute. This hymn tune was joined head-to-tail to form a continuous loop, so that several verses could be sung without a break. There were several major manufacturers of tune sheets, and a thriving industry in “pirate” copies of dubious quality. Note the pencil marks around the edges of the slots, where a previous owner has traced the hole pattern in order to cut a duplicate sheet. “American Orguinette” case decoration. The organette was an expensive instrument in its day, and was often decorated with elegant gold linework in a variety of geometrical patterns. The illustration shows the linework on the lower sides of the “American Orguinette” case. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes”. The seller is “wildthaine” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Original: See listing text
• Flaws: See listing text and Informational marked photo
• Handmade: Yes
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Brand: MECHANICAL ORGANETTE CO.
• Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1900

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