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Hello all, I have a "project" musical box that I would like to sell
to someone that wants to restore it.  It's a 20-3/4" Regina Corona(?),
serial number 45113.  I would love to keep it and restore it, but
I don't have the knowledge or necessary tools, let alone money or time.

It's somewhat complete but would require a machinist and cabinet maker
to finish.  You can find an image of it here (note that the cornice was
inadvertently cropped out):

  http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/9497/phono1pb1.jpg


It was nicely refinished a few years back before I got it, and the
combs have all their teeth (sans one).  In addition, the lead on the
back of the combs is _not_ oxidized.  It is missing one of the spring
barrels, and the back door needs to be redone.  Yes, parts of the
mechanism are missing, but to what extent, I know not.  Again, this
is probably a fairly substantial project, but would be good for the
right person.

The price is $10,000.00 or best offer.  I don't know if it is worth it,
but it would cover a good chunk of my tuition bill, not to mention
restoring another machine of mine.

The music box is located in Virginia, near Washington D.C., just off the
last Orange Line subway stop.  If you are interested in inspecting it
in person, I would be more than happy to arrange a time for you to see
it.  If you want pictures and more detailed information, just email me
or telephone.

Garret Girmus
gdgirmus@wm.edu.geentroep [delete ".geentroep" to reply]
tel.: 1-205-516-8903 or 1-757-221-4109