This orchestrion looks like a Frati, but converted to play paper
music rolls. I have a similar one playing the original book music.
I think Frati used barrel piano cases to make these.
Mine might be the same one you remember at Skinner's, as that is where
I purchased it. Another one was sold last week in Chartres, France.
It was formerly in Triquet collection in Paris. That one has the
original pediment and all the pipes (mine are missing).
Phil Jamison
[ http://www.mmdigest.com/Attachments/16/06/04/160604_191103_Frati%20Orchestrion%202.jpg
[ Photo of unusual orchestrion at Skinner's, November, 2005:
[ https://www.skinnerinc.com/auctions/2314/lots/465
[ -- Robbie
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