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Seek Empress Electric Orchestrion Info
By Bernt Damm

Hello all,  I posted a few days ago seeking some information about
Empress Electric orchestrions. I can't believe that nobody out there
knows anything about this make.  I will therefore repeat the post with
the hope that something will turn up after all.

I would like to know if anyone has heard of, worked on or has an
Empress Electric Flute and Violin piano.  It plays O-rolls and is
featured on page 496 of the Bowers Encyclopedia.  Apparently it has
Coinola insides.

I could use any information that anyone might have like production
numbers, possible restoration problems etc.  I will also need a colour
picture of the art glass piece in front.

What would one expect to pay for one that is mentioned as complete,
semi-disassembled, considered unrestored and with an "okay" piano and
case.  The case is quartered oak and I have not seen the instrument.

These instruments, like all orchestrions, are completely unknown
and unheard of out here so any information would be appreciated
tremendously.

Regards,

Bernt Damm
Cape Town


(Message sent Tue 26 Oct 1999, 09:01:39 GMT, from time zone GMT+0200.)

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