IMHOF & MULKE PINNED BARREL ORCHESTRION

IMHOF & MULKE PINNED BARREL ORCHESTRION C: 1883. Imhof & Mkle, Vohenbach, Germany. This rare example of a medium size, pinned cylinder orchestrion has a sweet, gentle sound. Each pin on the rotating cylinder represents a note or function of the organ. With over 100 pipes simulating the sound of flutes, violins and clarinets. This orchestrion was originally made to be hand-cranked with a weight-driven motor retrofitted for operation. CONDITION: Completely restored and maintained on location in the Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum in Columbus IN. Fully operational, in near perfect condition. Comes with one original barrel. NOTE: This item is featured on location in Columbus Indiana. It will be the sole responsibility of the new owner to arrange for movement and delivery. Please ask for any additional details, the musical instrument will need to be dismantled in order to be removed from location, crated and transported. CORRECTION: Title updated. Comes with nine original spirally pinned barrels housed in a matching case. The barrels are in poor to fair condition. This is organ # 2568, and has 50 keys. The weight motor is still intact, but an electric motor has been added. Includes 9 cylinders and a nice storage cabinet. Condition: (Restored). Condition:

Estimate:$20,000

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