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1880s McTammany Organette Crank Roller Organ Music Box

1880S Mctammany Organette Crank Roller Organ Music Box

I think it will be a good player, with minor work and adjustment. I think it merely needs the balck roller tightened by the reeds. When oyu turn the crank it skips, so it does not advance the roll. If i manually pull the roll, it will play notes, so i do not believe the bellows need any work.

The tension rolls may need some adjustment. Case measures approximately 12 wide by 15 1/2 long and 6 tall. The black walnut case is about very good. It has a tight glue joint seperation on the top, and a near invisible glue repair to one of the corners.

Teh original finish is nice. Typical light scratching and wear consistent wiht age and proper use.

It has been well cared for. I merely dustde off the organette, so it will clean up a little better. Some wear and paint loss to black ebonized panels, but certainly above average. The 5 rolls are all stamped mctammany, but some are very faint. Rolls have typical creasing, staining, wear, and may have small teasr at holes.

I think 4 out of the 5 will play with no trouble, while the fifth roll has 2 tabs hanging by a thread at the edges. A nice restorable organette, with vrey respectable rolls. Pics will tell teh story. Insured ups ground mailing will be $20.00 to lower 48 states. lPease note i do not use second chance offers.

If you receive one, it is a scam. If you require a specific carrier, please inform me before i send an invoice. If you have a question, please ask. If i do not have an opportunity to answer, assume nothing.