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Seth Thomas with Regina Music Box

r_swaney@msn.com · February 16, 2018 ·

Manufactured by Seth Thomas Clock Company of Thomaston, CT.

This rare model has Regina changer built into the base. It has the option of playing either a traditional chime or a tune at the top of the hour.

Seeburg Style H

r_swaney@msn.com · February 16, 2018 ·

c. 1922

Manufactured by J. P. Seeburg Company in Chicago, IL.

Contains violin and flute pipes, xylophone, snare and base drum, and traps.

The Style H is considered to be the most ornate American orchestrion ever made. It has two statues (named Strength & Beauty), four art glass panels, three hanging lamps, and side “clown” glass. Most were made with quartered oak.

Popper Welt Style X

r_swaney@msn.com · February 16, 2018 ·

c. 1922

Manufactured by Popper & Company in Leipzig, Germany.

Contains two ranks of pipes, xylophone, wood block, drums, and cymbal.

The large Welt machines feature back lighted, animated scenes, usually including fountains or waterfalls. This example is one of three Style X’s know to exist.

Popper Welt Style O

r_swaney@msn.com · February 16, 2018 ·

c. 1925

Manufactured by Popper & Company in Leipzig, Germany.

Contains one rank of pipes, mandolin, xylophone, base and snare drums, and cymbal.

The Style O features a large animated scene. This was added to compete against the latest media: radio.

Popper Vindobona

r_swaney@msn.com · February 16, 2018 ·

c. 1915

Manufactured by Popper & Company of Leipzig, Germany.

Contains pipes, snare, cymbal, base drum, full traps, and piano.

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