Dan Caulfield wrote, "No one bid on this organ; there was a opening
reserve price of $14,000.  It did not sell."

I took a look at this item while it was still in play.  May I offer a
few observations?  In my opinion, e-bay is not the proper market for an
item which has such a narrow market.  One must consider how many fans
of mechanical music will want a barrel-operated band organ.  Only those
who value history and authenticity above versatility.  A museum, or
perhaps someone desiring to round out a large personal collection?

This instrument would be better appreciated/bid in a catalogued auction
with one of the large auction houses (Christie's, Sotheby's, etc.).
E-bay just isn't the right place.  The problem isn't the band organ,
it's the auction.  E-bay is too "common", in my opinion.

Gem Roller Organs are more suited to e-bay.  (Which reaches the common
folk who call the rollers, "cobs".  Don't know why these are not called
barrels, which they are.)

Regards,
Robert Linnstaedt