The Weber Unika as found by Kurt De Jonghe in April of 2002, but
with its case cleaned up and the instrument now happily
ensconced in the home of its new owner, mechanical music
enthusiast Kurt De Jonghe, of Meulebeke, Belgium. |
Close-up of the Weber Unika trademark, consisting of bright
brass lettering inlaid into the front panel of the Unika's oak
case. The small embossed brass retail distributor's sign above
the inlay reads: "GÉRARD G.I. L,RUE DES FABRIQUES BRUXELLES." |
Close-up of the inlaid brass lettering on the inside of the
piano fall-board. It reads: "Waldkircher Orchestrion Fabrik
Gebr, Weber G.mb.h Waldkirch." |
Close-up of the inlaid brass lettering just above the keyboard.
It reads: "Gérard G.J. Bruxelles Rue des Fabriques."
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