Philipps Pianella Model 40
(Celesta) Orchestrion
(Wurlitzer Style 40 Mandolin PianOrchestra)

Illustration of a the Model 40, along with a closeup of its animated scene.

The alpine setting (shown in the close-up) depicts an animated, flowing waterfall, as well as a novel sunset effect on the distant mountain, which is created from the rear by electric lights located behind a metal "shadow" device that raises and lowers, casting a colorful "sunset" effect on the mountainside.
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