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Introduction

It has been almost 40 years since I first met Jerry and his family. Like all the collec-
tors I wanted to see his fabulous Mechanical Music Machines. Being amongst the best
collections in the world it was a must and every time I was in the area I visited Jerry and
Virginia at their home in Arcadia, Los Angeles.
It always was a pleasure to listen to his perfectly restored and maintained instru-
ments and discuss his many projects. Jerry was a perfectionist and he had the best
American restorers taking care of his babies. He loved music and spent a fortune on
his music roll library. Thousands of music rolls and cardboard books still bring back to
life the best classical music pieces and popular music from the 20th and 30th. When
it came to part with one of his instrument Jerry was not easy to handle and I still feel
very proud, that I was one of the few collectors, who achieved a major deal. When I
traded with Jerry his Welte Titanic Philharmonic Organ for one of the best and biggest
Hupfeld Helios Orchestrion – a dream came through for both of us.
I am very thankful to have met Jerry and his family and now have the opportuni-
ty to find a new home for one of America’s best collection.

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