Antique Chautauqua Roller Organ. Made In 1902. Works Great!

Antique Chautauqua Roller Organ. Works Great! Cabinet is solid and in very nice condition. 3 Extra Cob Rolls included. A description of the item from a noted expert in the field: In the late 1880's, the Autophone Company of Ithaca, New York, began producing a line of hand-cranked roller reed organs. When the company began producing vacuum-operated models, some were called simply "The Roller Organ" or "The American Music Box". But the most common and least expensive was called "The Gem Roller Organ". A "step up" in the product line, the "Concert Roller Organ", also sold as the "Chautauqua Roller Organ", used the same 20-note Rollers as the Gem. But these were available in larger and more ornate walnut or oak cases, with a glass front swell cover, and sold for as little as $7.60. Improved exhausters provided smoother cranking, and the extensive list of Rollers aided sales. Please review all pics. Local Pick up is available. Item can be shipped. If this is preferred, Upon purchase, the item will be brought to a UPS Store for professional packing and shipping. This cost will be sent to the buyer. Once payment is received, item will be shipped.