Music Machines
Imhof & Mukle Barrel organ 1880
This instrument was made in German Black Forest town of Vohrenbeck. Imhof & Mulke instruments were known for their delicate tone and musicality. These instruments were played via the large…
Wurlitzer Style 28-B PianOrchestra 1910
Wurlitzer was an American musical instrument company that dated back to 1856. Their product offerings were diverse; they imported violins from Germany, manufactured pianos, band organs and theater pipe organs…
Gaudin 125-Key Dance Organ
Gaudin & Cie. (Paris, France) This is the largest scale Gaudin organ known. During the ‘teens, Gaudin focused on building fairground organs with elaborate carvings and exposed brass trumpet pipes….
Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ
The Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ installed in the Stahl Museum has its origins in the instrument the Wurlitzer factory built for its founder. The console and select sets of pipes…
Mills Deluxe Violino-Virtuoso 1924
This instrument was built in Chicago by the Mills Novelty Co. This particular instrument was known as the “shipboard model” as it uses springs in locations where standard units use…
Mortier 97 Key Dance organ 1924
This was instrument was designed to supply dance music in European dance halls, with a heavy beat and loud volume! These instruments were made in a modular fashion, comprised of…
Hupfeld Phonoliszt-Violina 1926
This instrument is thought to be the most human-like of all automatic musical instruments. This was manufactured by Ludwig Hupfeld A.G. of Leipzig Germany. Three vertically mounted violins, arranged in…
Mortier Cafe Organ 1930
This instrument was a self-contained unit designed to play background music or dance music in European cafes and dance halls in the early 20th century. Made in Antwerp Belgium by…