Most Organette's fell out of favor after the introduction of the phonograph so they ended up in the attic, or the barn or simply thrown away. Considered the "poor mans" music box, they were much less expensive than disk or cylinder music boxes produced during the same period. Some Organette's used music rolls similar to a player piano, some used metal or cardboard disk's and some used pinned wooden cylinders or "cobs" as the media to supply the music. The majority of people today have never heard of them, or heard one play for that matter, but thanks to the internet there's been a new resurgence in their popularity. Roller Organ's and Organette's are a relatively inexpensive introduction to mechanical music collecting and a great investment. If your looking for Roller Organ or Organette restoration, please contact me and check out the "Guestbook" for past testimonials!
14-NOTE "MECHANICAL ORGUINETTE"
I've been restoring American and European organette's for several years for collector's worldwide with professional workmanship and attention to detail. Period materials are used in all restorations to maintain original integrity.
EARLY PRESSURE STYLE 20 NOTE "GEM ROLLER ORGAN"
Past restorations have included Grand, Concert, Chautauqua and Gem Roller Organs, Autophone, Ariston, Celestina, Mandolina, Mechanical Orguinette, Melodia, Herophon, Musette, Diana, Lucia, Amorette, Tournaphone, Cabinetto, Mignon, Aurephone, Musical Casket, Symphonia, Little Dot, McTammany, Orchestrone, Bijou, Ariosa, Organina, Clariona, Helikon, Gem Organetta, Dulciphone, Phoenix, and the list goes on............
25-NOTE "TOURNAPHONE" ORGANETTE
Let me know what your needs and questions are - I'll be more than happy to be of service!
