The Frank Rider Collection - Spring Classic Part 1 - Day 2
Lot 1131:
Description
Miner Manufacturing Co., Fort Madison, Iowa, Serial #328. Has all brass whistles intact. Calliope playing 43 notes by hand play or auto-play using standard type “A” music roll. It has an external blower box attached behind it for air supply. The case, keys and pipes are in excellent condition, and is in very good playing condition.
– to operate, plug Calliaphone to outlet on motorbox
– attach vacuum hose (smaller) and pressure hose to the nipples on Calliaphone and motor box
– plug in motor box to power
– Flip toggle on motor box to “On”
– flip lever on motor box to “Automatic” for playing music roll
– Flip lever on motor box to “Manual” to hand play the keyboard.
Brand new when acquired circa 1986-1987 in a trade. Frank Rider exchanged a Svoboda’s popcorn wagon, a Dunbar Popcorn wagon and Model T parts with maker Dave Miner for this unit. Condition presents as new/unused since it was acquired. See video at https://youtu.be/OK1QzpMAkbs
Note: Pickup/Transport required. Contacts available post auction.
27 1/2″ L x 31 1/4″ W x 68 3/4 H
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