Nelson‑Wiggen “The Better Automatic” Player Piano (Chicago, 1920s)
ConditionUsed
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Coin‑operated orchestrion‑style machine with original reverse‑painted glass, carved cabinet, and complete internal roll mechanism. Excellent candidate for restoration or display. Hard to find in this condition.
If you are a rare collector or a dealer we are willing to work with you.
Solid hardwood frame
Carved decorative columns
Original finish (not refinished)
Two lower access doors
Upper glass display with reverse‑painted artwork
Pneumatic roll‑driven mechanism
Vertical tracker bar
Internal bellows and vacuum system
Coin‑trip mechanism
Piano action (88‑note or reduced‑note *depending on model)
Percussion effects (drum, tambourine, bells)
Mandolin rail or xylophone
Cabinet: Excellent for age; structurally solid
Glass: Original, no repainting
Mechanism: Present and complete; untested
Ideal candidate for restoration or display
Included:
Complete cabinet
Internal roll mechanism
Original glass and hardware
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