Celestina Bellows-Powered Music Box

Built by the Mechanical Orguinette Co., New York, circa 1890, these devices force air through 5-1/2 in. perforated music rolls in order to generate notes; the machine's wooden construction is liberally embellished with ornamental graphics of the Gilded Age. Includes four music rolls.

From the Collection of the late John Firenze, Long Island, New York

The visible mechanics appear to work, however the internal bellows do not produce airflow while the paper roll is turned; the case with a very few tiny dots of paint and general wear to the case, especially over "CELESTINA."

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