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Follow on Google News | Miller & Miller's September 19th online auction featured music machines, coin-ops, advertising, moreThe 624-lot was led by the outstanding lifetime collections of Ken Vinen and Jack Winkler and also featured general store items, petroliana (gas station collectibles), breweriana and automobilia. The top lot was a Seeburg Orchestrion (CA$24,780).
By: Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. All prices quoted are in Canadian dollars and are inclusive of an 18 percent buyer's premium. The event – officially titled a Music Machines, Coin-Op & Advertising auction – was led by the outstanding lifetime collections of Ken Vinen and Jack Winkler and also featured general store items, petroliana (gas station collectibles) The Seeburg "G" Orchestrion was a coin-operated masterpiece, outfitted with original and replica components. It had actually been professionally modified from a Seeburg style "A" but retained the correct torch mosaic leaded art glass doors. The machine – impressive at 66 inches tall by 79 inches wide – was from the Ken Vinen collection and include 13 "G" music rolls. The 27-inch Orchestral Regina upright music box, with 29 discs, was another coin-op marvel. Like so many music machines from the era, it was originally rented as a coin-consuming investment to shrewd bar owners. Aside from a being a money-maker, it provided fun entertainment, a sure way to divert thirsty patrons from neighboring establishments. The George Baker & Company cylinder music box, made in Switzerland in 1922, was a rare variant, featuring the sublime harmony of a drum with six bells. Originally built with five 8-tune cylinders, the machine was lovingly restored by Darren Wallace in 2017 and maintained by Ken Vinen until his death in 2019. Included were five 8-tune cylinders. "Quality, fresh to the market collections are always well-received among our buyers," said Ethan Miller of Miller & Miller Auctions, adding, "Ken Vinen's music machines sold like hot cakes. Originality and functionality meant a lot to Ken and this was evident in the prices realized. The phone was ringing all week. Nobody wanted to miss this opportunity. It was a great auction." To learn more about Miller & Miller Auctions and the firm's slate of upcoming auctions, visit www.MillerandMillerAuctions.com. End
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