Lot 75: A Gebruder Weber "Otero" orchestrion

This lot is part of the:
Traditional Collector Auction
December 15, 2019-12pm
John Moran Auctioneers:
145 East Walnut Avenue,
Monrovia, CA 91016
Description:
1923, Waldkirch, Germany
Serial No. 2366
The rectangular breakfront case with narrow cornice above a central rectangular beveled mirror plate flanked by swan-form brass hanging lanterns over mirrored slips centering mirrored double-glazed doors enclosing a mechanism with a Feurich piano (serial No. 40892), mandolin rail, 28 violin pipes, 28 flute pipes (each with tremolo), bass drum (one kettle drum beater and one bass drum and simultaneous cymbal beater), with cymbal, snare drum (each with expression), xylophone, triangle and castanets, with swell shutters to top, includes 125 rolls
10'2" H x 8'8" W x 36" D
Provenance: Property from the Ralph and Gloria Schack mechanical music box collection.
Condition
Overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, and separation at joints commensurate with age. Refinished and refurbished. Good working order.