This PIANOLA was made in New York in 1898. It predates the player piano that was later mass produced in Chicago and New York. This is so RARE only few remain in existence. Perfect for music room display!!!
History:
This is as rare and collectible piece of music history you may ever see. Found and restored by certified piano technician. Edwin Votey\'s Pianola was so successful that its name came to be used by the public for almost any type of player piano, and the Aeolian Company shrewdly took one or two of its competitors to court for infringement of the trade mark. Aeolian was no doubt secretly delighted that its Pianola should have taken on a generic quality, and in truth most of its competitors\' instruments had their own proprietary names, including the Angelus, the Cecilian, the Apollo, the Simplex, and perhaps most wittily, the Tonkunst (German for \"musical art\")
This is a Push Up player ;Lots of pics so feel free to ask questions. Serious collectors/Enthusiasts only!
If you inquire as to its working condition it is operational, but being sold AS IS with no returns. Due to its age, I am not selling as an instrument. If it was 100% restored I would be selling to a museum for a significantly higher price. It is a collective piece.

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