Paul Lösche (Leipzig, Germany)

Paul Lösche was a successful rival to Hugo Popper, Philipps and Ludwig Hupfeld during the golden age of the orchestrion. This is one of the German firm's most popular models and has been mechanically restored as necessary. Features include several ranks of pipes, piano with mandolin attachment, hanging lamps and a small, delightful moving scene. Twenty rolls are with the instrument.

Founded on October 2, 1902, the firm of Paul Lösche, known as the Leipzig Orchestrion Works, produced a wide variety of pianos and orchestrions from factories in Mockau in Göhlis, near Leipzig. Showrooms and concert salons featuring Lösche products were maintained in the German cities of Berlin, Leipzig and Essen. In time, the company became a major player in the orchestrion market, joining Welte, Philipps, Hupfeld, Weber and others. Its coin-operated pianos and orchestrions were well received and enjoyed. The Flute and Violin Solo Piano is part of a genre popular in the early 20th century—tall upright keyboard-style orchestrions with ranks of pipes. 62x96x34 inches.