Dan G. Nickelodeon Co. Orchestrion Picture Progress report
May 4 2024 The following pictures etc. are showing the restoration of a Nickelodeon Co.
Orchestrion that was custom built for our customer in 1980's now 25 years later it is ready for a complete restoration of the pneumatic items such as the working cloths, leathers etc.
Orchestrion that was custom built for our customer in 1980's now 25 years later it is ready for a complete restoration of the pneumatic items such as the working cloths, leathers etc.
We found that the spool frame no longer performed the automatic rewinding of the music roll at the end of the last song Upon inspection we found that the pouches located in the valves had deteriorated and in need of restoration.
May 15 2024. Work continues onto the dismantling of the instrument
The first main item is the piano action and tuning etc.
The following pictures are a great window as to what is inside an orchestrion and the various systems that were invented well over 200 years ago.
Pictures are not always in correct order of work being done for some reason.
To enlarge a picture just click on it.
The first main item is the piano action and tuning etc.
The following pictures are a great window as to what is inside an orchestrion and the various systems that were invented well over 200 years ago.
Pictures are not always in correct order of work being done for some reason.
To enlarge a picture just click on it.