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By Bernt Damm

Hi all,  Here are some questions for all you orchestrion collectors
and other experts out there.

Has anyone heard of, worked on or have 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.  It would be super if
someone out there has one and could provide me with 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.  Any opinions?

Regards,

Bernt Damm
Cape Town



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