- RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby’s, lifts gavel on the Milhous Collection, February 24 – 25, 2012 in Boca Raton, Florida
- Sale presents an unprecedented selection of mechanical musical instruments, automobiles and collectibles
- Musical highlights include over 100 of the world’s most desirable fair, theatre and dance organs and the largest compilation of major orchestrion pieces ever offered at auction
- Automotive highlights include a rare 1912 Oldsmobile Limited Tourabout; a 1939 Lagonda V-12 Rapide Sports Roadster delivered new to actor Robert Montgomery; and a revolutionary 1949 Rounds Rocket Indianapolis Racing Car with believed Howard Hughes provenance
- Auction also features an exquisite, hand-built 46-foot custom carousel featuring over 42 animals
- Comprehensive lot list and select video highlights now available online
RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby’s, is offering one of the world’s finest private museums, the Milhous Collection, during a multi-day sale, February 24 – 25, 2012 in Boca Raton, Florida.
The result of over five decades of judicious collecting by brothers Bob & Paul Milhous, the extraordinary collection features an unparalleled series of mechanical musical instruments, automobiles and collectibles, handpicked from around the world and representing the ‘best of the very best’.
In February, after playing host to countless visitors and charitable events, the museum doors will open one final time as the Milhous brothers offer the collection for auction. The upcoming sale will feature over 550 lots, presenting a diverse range of ownership opportunities for discerning collectors.
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