1920, USA: The Mills Novelty Company Violano was invented by Henry. K Sandell, and in 1906 the Mills Novelty Company launched the "Automatic Virtuoso" and the Mills Violano-Virtuoso was born. From that day on into the 1930's, the Violano-Virtuoso went through many design changes and enhancements, including a ship's version where the piano could be played manually, and several other versions where accompanying instruments could be added to the mainstay violin with piano. At its launch in 1906, the Violano was designated by the U.S. Government as one of the "Eight Greatest Inventions of the Decade.". Playing a 44 key upright piano accompanied by a violin, with electro-mechanical operation from a perforated roll, a favorite among collectors and can unusably be found in most mechanical music collections. CONSIDERATIONS: This example is in mahogany, showing light wear to the case, and having had a mechanical tune up in the past. Currently playing well, has had a recent tuning, and comes with 12 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: 41" x 30 - 1/2" x 64". Name Value Keys No
1920, USA: The Mills Novelty Company Violano was invented by Henry. K Sandell, and in 1906 the Mills Novelty Company launched the "Automatic Virtuoso" and the Mills Violano-Virtuoso was born. From that day on into the 1930's, the Violano-Virtuoso went through many design changes and enhancements, including a ship's version where the piano could be played manually, and several other versions where accompanying instruments could be added to the mainstay violin with piano. At its launch in 1906, the Violano was designated by the U.S. Government as one of the "Eight Greatest Inventions of the Decade.". Playing a 44 key upright piano accompanied by a violin, with electro-mechanical operation from a perforated roll, a favorite among collectors and can unusably be found in most mechanical music collections. CONSIDERATIONS: This example is in mahogany, showing light wear to the case, and having had a mechanical tune up in the past. Currently playing well, has had a recent tuning, and comes with 12 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: 41" x 30 - 1/2" x 64". Name Value Keys No
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