Rolls 1 to about 1000 and 1800 to 2500 are well documented. Information between rolls 1000 and 1800 is very sparse and it may be that these roll numbers were never used. The Violano-Virtuoso was a heavy object. The first page of the Violano Virtuoso manual stated that to lift the instrument from the delivery wagon would need "3 good men".
Sure wish I could afford to buy this. The price drop might generate some interest. Ebay says there are 52 people "watching." I wonder if they have turned down lowball offers.
Aug 26, 2009· Always as played on a Mills Violano-Virtuoso. This mechanical player piano/violin was very kindly demonstrated to a neighbor and me by the neighbor's friend. This .
The Mills Violano Virtuoso is an amazing mechanical music machine manufactured by Mills Novelty Company from 1907 to 1930. If you are new to the Violano, you can find history, facts and pictures related to the Violano manufacture, direct from our archives.
Mar 02, 2013· Mills Novelty Company Violano Virtuoso playing "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" This Violano was originally located in the "Natchez Confectionary" Store on Main Street in Natchez, Mississippi.
ORIGINAL MILLS ROLLS FOR SALE. We have recently acquired a few dozen Original Violano Rolls. If you need a few, call us for details. 800-691-6042
The Mills Novelty Company, Incorporated of Chicago was once a leading manufacturer of coin-operated machines, including slot machines, vending machines, and jukeboxes, in the United States.Between about 1905 and 1930, the company's products included the Mills Violano-Virtuoso and its predecessors, celebrated machines that automatically played a violin and, after about 1909, a piano.
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I threw my hat in the ring, since I am nearby - but wasn't able to bid fast enough (was in a car at the time). I don't really have the space at the moment either so I was torn, as my last bid was $5700 and had I bid $5750 I may have taken it (usually at that price the bid would have incremented $100).
Machines with two violins are known as the De Luxe Model Violano Virtuoso or commonly known today as the Double Mills. In 1914 an instrument with many very early rolls was presented from the Mills Company to the Smithsonian Institution, it still exists today, located in the Smithsonian Directors Office.
ORIGINAL MILLS ROLLS FOR SALE. We have recently acquired a few dozen Original Violano Rolls. If you need a few, call us for details. 800-691-6042
Feb 04, 2009· This is a gorgeous Mills Double Violana Virtuoso that has been beautifully restored. It has two violins, for playing first and second chair parts, in addition to the piano. Just underwent a 100 ...
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The Mills Violano Virtuoso stands among the most complicated and captivating automatic musical instruments ever produced. The musical arrangements are programmed on paper rolls and read by hundreds of wires that send signals to the violin and the piano mechanisms.
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Jul 29, 2006· Five Original Mills Violano Virtuoso Rolls, in their original boxes, 2865 (Dance Tunes); 2770 with original blocks (Five Fox Trot Sensations); 2882 (Latest Craze in Spring Styles); 3047 (Already on the Best Sellers List); and 2878 (Latest Craze in Songland and Danceland). Estimate $250-300
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Mills Violano Rolls. We currently have about 30 different Mills Violano rolls available for immediate delivery.-Our rolls are supplied on cores with flanges so that they will go into your Violano without the need of a roll chuck. -Rolls are supplied with boxes similar to .
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We also have been making music rolls for over 15 years, and have sold well over 6,000 rolls for various machines. Currently we stock Mills Violano rolls and can ship any of over 40 different rolls immediately. Restorations, service, and music rolls.
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Mills Violano Virtuoso For Sale, Oak Case – Unrestored This is a fine unrestored Mills Violano Virtuoso in a desirable quarter sawn oak case. It has a late style mechanism. It is affordable for the craftsman who desires a well preserved instrument. Contact me for additional photos and information.
MILLS. VIOLANO VIRTUOSO. The Mills Novelty Company, better known for its slot machines, invented the Mills Violano Virtuoso in the early 1900's. The Violano Virtuoso is a self playing violin and automatic piano. The Violano is entirely automatic run by "electric lighting current," that's what electricity was called in those days. It operated on ...