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Rare 1914 Ori Whistle Pneumatic Air Circus Calliope

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Description

Desirable Complete RARE 1914 Ori Pneumatic Whistle Calliope, manufactured in 1914 for the Sells-Floto Circus by Joseph Ori, inventor of the air calliope. This piece is in excellent condition and is believed to be the oldest intact 43 whistle calliope in the world. It appears to be complete with blower and works well. It measures approximately 66 inches high by 21 inches deep by 41 inches wide and weighs approximately 300 lbs. Years ago the estimated value was nearly $100,000.00. These are being sold as part of an estate.

For a full catalog of photographs and video please visit http://www.sellitnowstores.com/ebay/liveauction/calliopes/Ori/Ori.htm



We can crate and ship this to most any destination. We routinely ship to Japan, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Australia, Austria, The Netherlands, The UK, Germany, France, Belgium, and Italy. Please e-mail us for a quote.

We will also be at the November 2012 Chicagoland Jukebox show and can deliver this machine there for $100. The show is in the Chicago Suburb of St. Charles, IL.

In lieu of shipping, you can also pick it up at our store in in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, which is just West of Milwaukee. We will hold it for 30 days if you plan to pick it up.

Condition

See above

Estimate $10,000 - $100,000
Starting Bid $4,000
Us Auction
Oct 6, 2012
Ended
Auctioneer
The Sell It Now Store

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11005 W. Bluemound Road
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
United States


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