Cremona Early Style
Coin Accumulator Mechanism

Earliest known Cremona coin accumulator, circa 1907.

(Photograph courtesy of John Rutoskey )

The earliest known Cremona coin accumulator from 1907 A roll piano #107627. The actuating mechanism is contained within the vertical metal chute mounted on the right side of the piano case.
The early coin accumulator mechanism as seen when removed form the piano.

(Photograph courtesy of John Rutoskey )

The coin accumulator chute, controlling pneumatic, and electrical contact block assembly as seen when removed from the piano.
Close-up of actuating pneumatic, nickel drop finger and binding posts for the electrical switch.

(Photograph courtesy of John Rutoskey )

Close-up showing the actuating pneumatic, nickel drop finger, and binding posts for the electrical switch.
Lower coin chute and coin collection box in the bottom of piano.

(Photograph courtesy of John Rutoskey )

The only coin mechanism related parts in the bottom of the piano are the lower chute and cash collection box.
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