Lot #622: Vintage Faventina Spanish Barrel Organ

This is a Faventia Spanish Barrel Organ, also known as a street piano or hurdy-gurdy. These miniature barrel organs were produced in Barcelona, Spain, by Vicente Llinares, primarily between 1950 and 1960. They are designed to mimic larger street organs and typically feature a hand-crank mechanism that plays a selection of pre-programmed tunes from an internal barrel. This item was tested and works, although it needs tuning. The interior guide indicates that it can play six tunes and a dial on the side is used to make the selection. Measures 16” x 9” x 18”. Its small appearance disguises how heavy it is. Bring appropriate vehicle and help to move. Bring packing material. Pickup category timeslot {A}