The outstanding example of a post-war dance organ that we have the pleasure of presenting here is a circa 1950 Arthur Bursens "Arburo" that was purchased by John Staluppi from the prestigious Milhous Collection several years ago. It was restored in 1993, by noted restorer Johnny Verbeeck, and today, it remains in exceptional overall condition. It is an 87 key organ, with a fully chromatic bay section, and it has 12 accompaniment notes, 23 melody notes, 18 counter melody notes, 8 registers, full percussion, and includes a saxophone and accordion. It is also complete with some lovely light effects to accompany the approximate 600 meters of music rolls that are included.

Arthur Bursens was a well-established manufacturer from Belgium that specialized in elegant and modern café organs and orchestrions that avoided the more commonly found garish appearance of some of their contemporaries. Their organs, including the one presented here, were often characterized by the use of multiple percussion effects, including wood blocks.

Since joining the Cars of Dreams Museum, the Arthur Bursens organ has remained in excellent operational condition and has been maintained regularly, on display and routinely playing for those entering the museum. It is being sold with all the appropriate accompanying components and all items that it came with upon its purchase from the Milhous brothers.

We also encourage those interested in the organ to contact a member of the RM Auctions team prior to bidding for a transport quote and to receive any additional, relevant information that may become available prior to the auction.