SOLD
152,500.00CAD+ buyer's premium
This item SOLD at 2021 Mar 29 @ 13:53UTC-07:00 : PDT/MST
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AUCTION DATE: MARCH 27, 2021 10AM PST
PICK UP DATES: MARCH 28 - APRIL 1
PICK TIMES: SUNDAY 11AM-5PM | MON - THU 10AM - 4:30PM
PICK UP LOCATION: 2306 MADISON AVE, BURNABY
NOTE: ALL ITEMS NOT PICKED UP BEFORE APRIL 2ND WILL BECOME THE PROPERTY OF DIRECT LIQUIDATION. PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU'RE NOT ABLE TO PICK UP BEFORE.
Collector Concierge International Off Site Consignment
Ships FOB Chicago Illinois
***NOTICE*** MANY POTENTIAL PURCHASURES HAVE CONTACTED US WISHING THEY HAD TIME / ABILITY TO TRAVEL TO INSPECT ITEM BEFORE BIDING ..........
SOLUTION; Our consignor has agreed that the high bidder may inspect the Violano before we release the funds (within 14 days), If the high bidder is not completely satisfied the condition stated is 100% accurate, funds will be returned with no obligation to complete the sale.
Question 2. Do I have to pay state tax? No we are a canadian company under no obligation to collect state sales tax.
We hope this helps all bid with confidence!
The Violano-Virtuoso was invented by Henry Konrad Sandell, a contemporary of Thomas Edison, who arrived in Chicago via Sweden in 1888 at the age of twelve. In March 1905 Mr. Sandell applied for his patent for an electric self-playing violin. It was granted in December of 1905 and assigned to the Mills Novelty Company. The first instrument produced, the Automatic Virtuosa, only contained the violin. During that time, coin-operated player pianos were very popular so it didn't take long for the Mills Novelty Company to realize that the violin by itself was not going to be marketable enough. Most of the Automatic Virtuosa violins were sent back to the factory to be retrofitted with a piano.
When the Mills Novelty Company set out to produce this instrument they faced the task of finding a "true" violin that could be played for hours on end without losing its sound quality or tone. They tested over two hundred violins by prominent makers of the day but after many failed findings the company set out to produce violins in their own factories to suit the particular needs of a self-playing violin, which included correct principles as to height of the arch, placing of sound post and "extra thick" backs.
The Violano-Virtuoso was first displayed at the Alas-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle, Washington in 1909 but didn't become available to the public in quantity until around 1911. They were usually coin-operated machines.
The United States patent office designated the Violano-Virtuoso "one of the eight great scientific instruments of the decade" and all the instruments proudly displayed that information with a printed paper label attached above the piano board that was easily viewed through accordion-hinged glass doors. These instruments, unlike others of the time period, operate the violin and piano by electric motors or magnets and not pneumatically (compressed air). When the starting lever is tripped either manually or by a coin it starts the perforated music roll, which usually carried five songs, while the roll revolves a metal brush passes over the paper making electrical connections through the perforations. The piano portion of the instrument is played by regular hammers using the standard player piano movement of forty-four notes, half the number of keys found on a normal piano board. And with the distinctive layout of the strings having the bass strings at the center of the frame and the treble strings extending out from the center, it gives a unique but classic sound. Some say the instrument is a marvel of simplicity both in construction and operation.
Every component of the Violano was engineered to withstand the rugged journeys they would make all over the World and to perform reliably under constant use in commercial establishments. An ingenious tuning system with adjustable weights providing tension on the strings, allows the owner to tune the Violin without professional assistance.
In their day, Violanos performed in thousands of public venues and in the homes of the wealthiest families around the country and overseas. There was even one made for the Smithsonian Institute.
The Bow-Front Models were extremely rare even at the time of manufacture costing considerably more that the single of even straight cased double models, Bow-Fronts were only purchased by society`s elite and prominently displayed in ones castle or estate. It is estimated about 2000 of the single violano instruments still exist, but ONLY 22 Bow-Front models are known. The tiger oak Bow- Fronts are thought to be rarer than mahogany variation as well.
The beautiful tight-grained tiger oak Bow-Front on offer is well known in mechanical music circles due to condition and rarity, coming from the famed "Frank Zygmunt Collection" out of Chicago. It has recently undergone a complete no expense spared restoration to the value of $40,000.00 performed by Roberts Musical Restorations, Robert Loeffler has stated. " he has worked on many violanos and this particular ones violin has an incredible voice."
This is the definition of an Investment Grade Collectible and is suited for the discerning collector that seeks the world's rarest and best of the best. To
The only comparable public sale record we could find from a reputable auction house would be The Millhouse Collection Lot 742 February 25-25 2012 selling at $207,000.00 USD
Attention collectors in Europe UK UAE Dutch Pickers from Bennies Fifties are making it easy as pie to own this amazing piece of artwork looking after shipping from America to setting up in your living room and even working coordinating the restorer Robert Loeffler to assemble and tune for complete white glove service!
Robert of Roberts Musical Restorations can also be reached for any detailed questions at 1 407 234 4747
6 rolls are included. Condition: (Flawless)
**Serious inquiries are welcome the contact Rick Sky direct at 011 604 230 3692 or email at ricksky@shaw.ca
Ships from Chicago Illinois
Dimensions: 71" x 47" x 30"
Weight: 350 lbs
Auction Location:
2306 Madison Ave, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 5E3, Canada
Previewing Details:
IN-PERSON PREVIEWING DETAILS:
PREVIEWING DATE: MARCH 24 & 25
PREVIEW TIME: 10:00AM - 3:00PM
PREVIEWING ADDRESS: DIRECT LIQUIDATION, 2306 MADISON AVE, BURNABY
AUCTION WILL START ON SATURDAY, MARCH 27TH AT 10AM PST SHARP.
COVID SAFETY POLICIES ARE IN PLACE! MASKS ARE MANDATORY ON SITE!
We charge GST (5%) and PST (7% in BC)
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| GST |
5% |
GST |
| PST |
7% |
PST |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
18% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
The successful bidder is responsible for all shipping and handling fees including any customs costs. The bidder is responsible to start the pickup/shipping process as soon as payment has been made. The shipping process will begin once all payments are finalized.
ALL ITEMS NOT PICKED UP BEFORE APRIL 2ND, 2021 WILL BECOME THE PROPERTY OF DIRECT LIQUIDATION AND WILL NOT BE GIVEN TO THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER UNLESS ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE WITH DIRECT LIQUIDATION. EXCEPTION: INTERNATIONAL BUYERS' ITEMS MUST BE PICKED UP BEFORE APRIL 15TH; EMAIL CONTACT@DIRECTLIQUIDATION.CA IF YOU'RE NOT ABLE TO PICKUP BEFORE THE DEADLINE DATE.
In advance of bidding, we recommend contacting the following shipping couriers and getting a quoted price ahead of time, please let us know at contact@directliquidation.ca if you have made other shipping arrangements or have any questions:
Shipping options -
FOR SMALL ITEMS:
The UPS Store #325
4111 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC V5C 6T7
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FOR LARGE ITEMS:
Option 1: Full service
PCB Freight Management – This company will pick your item(s) from Direct Liquidation, pack your item(s) and ship them to you. The buyer will be sent a tracking number to track their order.
Account creation with PCB Freight Management is required with this option.
Contact Donna Miller directly at +1 (604) 538-1566 to get a quote.
Option 2: Wrapping only
West Coast Packaging Supply Ltd. – This company will pick your item(s) from Direct Liquidation, pack your item(s) at their facility in Richmond, BC and have them ready for shipment. The buyer can use their own courier service to ship the item(s)
No account creation required. Storage fees of $100 will be charged if storing item(s) at the West Coast Packaging facility.
Contact information – Tel: +1 (604) 279-0899 | Jas Sidhu (cell): +1 (604) 916-2471
Option 3: Full service (can be more costly, please make sure to get quotes ahead of time)
Pak Mail Langley
13-19889 96 Ave, Langley City, BC V1M 3C7
This company will pick your item(s) from Direct Liquidation, pack your item(s) and ship them to you. The buyer will be sent a tracking number to track their order.
Contact +1 (778) 298-7790 to get a quote
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We understand there is international interest in many items and many collectors have UPS or international shipping accounts which do not include the packaging of the item. Therefore, we have arranged onsite packaging with a reputable company that will prepare the item for pick up and transport. For an approximate estimated cost, we have been quoted $300.00 for the packaging of tabletop slot machines and $500.00 for the packaging of upright slot machines and Juke Box.
Alternatively, if full service is required, which includes shipping, packaging, and transportation, we have partnered up with a customs brokerage that will come to our site, pick up the item(s) and take it to their facility in Vancouver whereby they will wrap it and ship it for transport. This option would require an account to be set up with the company but will be substantially a cost-efficient and convenient option as they manage all customs paperwork as well. Further, on larger and higher value items, we will extend the removal date of the item and work with you one-on-one to garner the best and most cost-effective way to get your item(s) to you.
Our goal is to work with you to get your collectible(s) to you safely and securely in the most cost-effective manner. If you have any questions, please contact us directly at contact@directliquidation.ca and we will be happy to work with you prior to or after the auction.
** PLEASE NOTE ALL ITEMS NOT PICKED UP BEFORE APRIL 2ND, 2021 WILL BECOME THE PROPERTY OF DIRECT LIQUIDATION AND WILL NOT BE GIVEN TO THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER UNLESS ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE WITH DIRECT LIQUIDATION. IF YOU CANNOT PICK UP YOUR ITEMS IN THE GIVEN TIME FRAME, PLEASE CONTACT US AT CONTACT@DIRECTLIQUIDATION.CA OR +1 (604) 653-9797 TO ARRANGE A PICKUP DATE.**
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For example: Winning Bid $100.00 + 18% Buyers premium = $118.00 + 5% GST ($5.90) + 7% PST ($8.26) = Total purchase price $132.16
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