Near Vintage Chein Melody Player Roller Organ W/Five Music Rolls
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:15088790 |
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Here's an exceptionally nice Melody Player roller organ in its original corrugated cardboard box, with its original instruction sheet and 6 original paper music rolls. The roller organ is in good working order (probably the same as when it was new), with sealed bellows and a crank mechanism that's operating properly.
Condition is excellent -- close to mint -- and the litho on the metal cabinet is pristine. No damage to the cabinet, no corners that have become unhinged, no issues. A few very minor marks in the litho, but nothing significant. The paper rolls are in good shape, with some wear evident, but nothing significant. All of the rolls appear to be playable, and the two rolls that I tested played through all the way and sound good.
The box is in excellent condition, with nice graphics and no missing flaps. The instructions are complete and legible, but there are breaks along a few of creases, which are to be expected in thin, acidic paper that's been folded for generations.
Shipping weight approximately 10 lb.
That's about it. I will pack it carefully and properly. I've been shipping fragile antique phonographs and wireless sets for years, and I know how to get them to you safely. Buyer prepays and includes shipping. Auction participants with no prior feedback should contact me before placing a bid.
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Here's an exceptionally nice Melody Player roller organ in its original corrugated cardboard box, with its original instruction sheet and 6 original paper music rolls. The roller organ is in good working order (probably the same as when it was new), with sealed bellows and a crank mechanism that's operating properly.
Condition is excellent -- close to mint -- and the litho on the metal cabinet is pristine. No damage to the cabinet, no corners that have become unhinged, no issues. A few very minor marks in the litho, but nothing significant. The paper rolls are in good shape, with some wear evident, but nothing significant. All of the rolls appear to be playable, and the two rolls that I tested played through all the way and sound good.
The box is in excellent condition, with nice graphics and no missing flaps. The instructions are complete and legible, but there are breaks along a few of creases, which are to be expected in thin, acidic paper that's been folded for generations.
Shipping weight approximately 10 lb.
That's about it. I will pack it carefully and properly. I've been shipping fragile antique phonographs and wireless sets for years, and I know how to get them to you safely. Buyer prepays and includes shipping. Auction participants with no prior feedback should contact me before placing a bid.
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