Friday night of Donley Auctions' Fall Classic is your one-stop shop for unique and exciting gifts for the collector in your life (or for yourself!). We've decked the halls with an incredible array of items, from vintage treasures and pop culture relics to coin-operated curiosities and musical marvels. Get ready to be swept away in a whirlwind of nostalgia and excitement!
For the Arcade Enthusiast:
Rare Coin Op Mills "Century Grand" 5 Reel Poker: A true rarity that will be the crown jewel of any coin-op collection.
CoinOp Canda 5 Reel "Success-Bonanza" Card Machine: Bring the excitement of the casino home with this vintage card machine.
Mills Coin Op Stereo Viewer: Step back in time and experience the magic of 3D imagery with this antique viewer.
For the Music Lover:
Large Antique Swiss 8 Air Cylinder Jacot Music Box: Be enchanted by the intricate melodies of this exquisite music box.
Cremona Orchestrion Style J /Nickelodeon Restored: Fill your home with the sounds of yesteryear with this fully restored orchestrion.
Mills Violano Coin Op Violin Player: Let the sweet sounds of the violin transport you to another era with this coin-operated marvel.
For the Automotive Aficionado:
1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible: Cruise in style with this classic American convertible.
1965 Custom Rod Ford Mustang Convertible: Turn heads with this customized classic Mustang.
1953 Corvette RCF Peddle Car New In Box: A perfect gift for the young (or young at heart) car enthusiast.
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LOT 2122:
Mills Violano Coin Op Violin Player
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Start price:
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5,000
Estimated price :
$8,000 - $12,000
Buyer's Premium: 21%
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sales tax: 7.25%
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Mills Violano Coin Op Violin Player
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Oak Mills Violano serial number 1797. Good restoration candidate. It has its original violin which is market Mills Novelty Company on the paper label inside the violin. There are no strings present, otherwise the violin appears to be in good condition. The tuning weights and arms are present but appear to be reproductions. Oak cabinet has original front bifold doors and beveled glass and hardware, One of the front columns is missing a capital - see photos. Has original coin mechanism. The coin box and front cover are older reproductions. The sounding board appears to be in good condition with no visible cracks. The cast iron harp is free of any cracks, the piano action appears to have been reconditioned as well as the piano having been re-strung some time ago. The oak cabinet appears to have been professionally refinished. There are several minor nicks and scrapes and some veneer damage on the edges of the top cover. The roll-frame motor/generator and governor are all present. The contact roller is also present, but detached. It appears to be missing one of the pin ends. This machine is not in playing condition and in need of restoration. 64"H x 42"W x 30" D
