Orchestrion “Papillon”
Orchestrion “Papillon”
France, Auxon-Dessus
1900
E. Maillard
Wood, metal, glass, steel, brass, leather, fabric; veneering, polishing, mechanical work, painting, wood carving, casting
194 x 140 x 71 cm, weight 180 kg
Inscriptions on the front panel: “Le Papillon”, “Marque of Modéle Déposés”, “Maillard à Auxon-Dessus-Doubs”; on the plaque: “E. MAILLARD / PIANOS AUTOMATIQUES / Perfectionnés / Marque of Modéle Le Papillon Déposés”, “Programme des Airs”, “1. Valse Caur Scnoible Jsoard”, “2. Java La Java deo Pantruchards Chabran”, “3. Valse Al Cader des Sole Demartini”, “4. Scottisch Mariposillas Vyaziabran (Kjaziabran)”, “5. Valse Reve d’ahnce Barlol”, “6. Foxtrot C’est merveilleux Morette”, “7. One Step Ah Suzanne Christine”, “8. Foxtrot Toreador Demartini”, “9. Valse boston Henre d’Extase Panella Dagna”, “10. Foxtrot Les baisers deceux qu on ainne Chaura”; near the control knob: “ACCELERER”, “RALENTIR”; on the cover plate: “METTEZ UNE PIECE DE CENTIMES”.
Orchestrion is housed in wooden case veneered with mahogany of dark cherry color, featuring black base and top panel, with four carrying handles on the sides. Backlight lamp is fitted on the inner side of the top panel lid. Front side is divided into two sections by wide horizontal bar with carved inscriptions: “Le Papillon /Marque of Modéle Déposés / Maillard à Auxon-Dessus-Doubs”.
Lower section, behind which pinned barrel for ten melodies and drive mechanism are installed, is enclosed by removable panel featuring shaped lock cover and three light-colored inserts within carved frames. Central insert features cast metal overlay in the form of vase with flowers, scrolls, and volutes.
Ten dance melodies are coded on the pinned barrel.
Musical media: pinned barrel.
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