Nathan is the country’s leading expert in the restoration of player piano mechanisms. Passionately working on many different types, he flawlessly rebuilds instruments breathing new life into every restoration.
Nickelodeons
Please call us if you have a restoration project you would like to discuss.
Below are some of the Nickelodeons we have in our collection.
SEEBURG, Style L (1924)
The ‘Lilliputian’ often referred to as ‘Junior’. There were more of these made than any other single type of coin operated piano in America. Now only 114 remain! A cute 54 note piano with Mandolin attachment playing A-rolls.
Ramey, Banjo-Orchestra (1914)
This Banjo-Orchestra was one of the first six built by David Ramey Snr. This visual masterpiece features a full size Banjo, 61 note Piano and 7 piece Percussion section.
LINK, Style 2E (1925)
Originally installed in a public house on the West Coast USA. Less than 50 of these are known to exist. The 2E features a 61 note piano with Mandolin attachment and reiterating Xylophone.
SEEBURG, Style G (1917)
Originally installed in an ice cream parlour in Dodge City, Kansas. 1 of 18 known to exist and the only one with original Flute and Octave Flute pipes.
Aeolian Orchestrelle, Style V (1897)
The Aeolian Orchestrelle Model V is a 58-note player organ that was made in 1897. Featuring an ornate mahogany case, the model V was known for its versatility making it a popular choice among users. It uses an internal pressure-pneumatic system (rather than suction) and specially perforated paper music rolls or can be played manually.
NELSON-WIGGEN, CASINO 5X (1925)
A true barn find!!
This new arrival has been rebuilt from the ground up. It features a 54 note piano with Banjo attachment, 20 note Marimbaphone, Snare and Triangle.
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COINOLA Style X, (1919)
Billed as “The most popular orchestrion that has ever been made”. The Coinola X made by Operators Piano Company features an 88 note piano, Orchestral bells and a 6-piece Percussion section.
