Bidspirit auction | 1996 Weber Maestro Orchestrion

1996 Weber Maestro Orchestrion - This impressive 1996 Weber Maesto orchestrion was manufactured by Mechanische Musikwerke Manufaktur GmbH in Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany, custom built to order for the Milhous collection, was in the Jasper Sanfilippo collection since 2005. Exactly modeled after the legendary 1920s original by Gebrüder Weber of Waldkirch, Germany—considered the pinnacle of mechanical orchestrions—this electro-pneumatic instrument is designed to replicate a full ensemble. The internal instrumentation features a piano with mandolin attachment, 112 pipes (28-pipe ranks each of violin, flute, clarinet, and trumpet/saxophone), xylophone, bass and snare drums, tympani, cymbal, triangle, castanets, and wood block. A Weber Maesto roll library is also included. The orchestrion unit itself is in sound physical condition, and functions as it should. Please see photos for condition. 90”h x 3.5'd x 65” w. Note: Pickup/Transport required. Contacts available Post-Auction. Video at https://youtu.be/DF8YiajyXx0