MBSI
Musical Box Society International
c. 1921
Manufactured by J. D. Phillips & Sons of Frankfort, Germany.
Contains a piano, several ranks of pipes, and full traps.
This Paganini, in a black lacquer case, is the only know example of a keyboardless orchestrion of its type. It has a double roll mechanism.
c. 1912
Manufactured by Peerless Piano Player Co. of St. Johnsville, NY.
Contains a piano, one rank of pipes, and traps.
Only one Style A machine is known to exist.
c. 1898
Manufactured by Peerless Piano Player Co. of St. Johnsville, NY.
This was the first American-made coin-operated piano. Like the Link machines, it employs an endless roll.
c. 1942
Manufactured by Theofiel Mortier of Antwerp, Belgium.
Contains over 600 pipes, accordion, full percussion, xylophone, wood blocks, and other sound effects.
Due to lack of build materials during WWII, the pipes and façade are constructed almost entirely of wood.
c. 1927
Manufactured by the Link Piano Co. of Binghamton, NY.
Contains a piano and repeating xylophone.
All link instruments play a multi-tune continuous roll that never needs rewinding. They are particularly popular for their snappy arrangements.