A Paul Losche German Jazz Band Orchestrioncirca 1918, manufactured by Leipzig Orchestrionwerke Gohlis, Germany, plays Losche rolls, changed to play O roll, 88 note piano with mandolin, flute and violin pipes, brass and snare drums, orchestra bells, triangle, and wood block88 x 62 x 35 in. (223.5 x 157.5 x 88.9 cm.)Provenance: The Estate of Bob Bentley Lloyd, treasurer for The Music Box Society International (MBSI); The Paul Losche orchestrion from 1918 is a fine example of early 20th-century automated musical instruments. It was designed to replicate the sound of a full jazz band. It reflects both the mechanical ingenuity and artistic trends of its era, standing out as a collector?s treasure. Added play switch under keyboard, lights work, and keyboard work, motor runs, added external vacuum pump wired in, but not functioning properly with percussion instruments, will need re-working and possibly rebuilding. Abell provides in-house shipping for select items. Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM for item pickups. Items that cannot be shipped will be noted. An email will go out after invoices are sent. For assistance with shipping, please refer to our shippers' page at https://www.abell.com/buy-sell/how-to-ship/. Payment: Jewelry and coins must be paid by wire transfer, cash, or check (checks subject to clearance before release). The Condition Report states Abell Auction's reasonable opinion as to the lot?s general condition in the terms stated in the particular report, and Abell does not represent or guarantee that a Condition Report includes all aspects of the internal or external condition of the Lot. Items sold at auction are of considerable age and may exhibit wear, usage, repairs, and damage. Therefore, all lots are sold 'as is' and there are no returns or refunds. Abell does not owe the buyer any obligation to report on the condition of the lot and makes no guarantee the condition will be given for the lot. Abell attempts to provide accurate descriptions and images of products online. It is the buyer's responsibility to review all of the information provided about a lot before placing a bid. The buyer acknowledges that the products are sold on an ?as-is? basis. Provenance: The Estate of Bob Bentley Lloyd, treasurer for The Music Box Society International (MBSI); The Paul Losche orchestrion from 1918 is a fine example of early 20th-century automated musical instruments. It was designed to replicate the sound of a full jazz band. It reflects both the mechanical ingenuity and artistic trends of its era, standing out as a collector?s treasure.