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C.1915, The Mills Novelty Co., Chicago, Illinois. Only 4,000 to 5,000 of these Mills Violano-Virtuoso music machines were made, this one made after 1912. It is a stunning piece of workmanship featuring interior lights, a 4-panel front glass divider and a deep finish quartered oak cabinet, gleaming with brass hardware. There are 44 inner piano keys with the viola magnificently sitting at the center. Invented by Henry. K Sandell, the Violano-Virtuoso plays perforated music rolls. CONDITION: Minimal wear, seen only at the base. Showing a recent restoration, in very beautiful condition. This instrument has been recently tuned, with good viola strings, and playing nicely. Comes with several rolls.

This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

Condition: (Very Good).

Item Dimensions: 43" x 31" x 63".
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5¢ MILLS NOVELTY. CO. VIOLANO VIRTUOSO MUSIC PLAYER
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