For Sale: 1907 Melville Clark Art‑Apollo Expression Player Piano — Rare Early Production Model (Stamped Mar 7, 1907, Serial 8540)

A remarkable and fully authentic example of Melville Clark’s premium Art‑Apollo player piano, built March 7, 1907 during the company’s most innovative period. This model represents the top tier of Apollo’s early expression‑capable instruments and is highly sought after by collectors of mechanical music.

This Art‑Apollo includes all of the hallmark features that distinguish it from standard Apollo players:

Full Expression Lever with original tempo markings: Adagio, Andante, Andantino, Moderato, Allegretto, Allegro, Presto

88‑65‑58 Key Selector — compatible with all three early roll formats

Dual Under‑Keyboard Tonal Levers for dynamic control

Complete Pneumatic Player Mechanism including stack, bellows, and roll transport

Original 1907 Cabinetry with period hardware and authentic patina

Factory Date Stamp: Mar 7, 1907 confirming early production

Serial No. 8540 — consistent with documented 1907 builds

This piano is an excellent candidate for restoration or display. The internal mechanism is intact and unmodified, making it ideal for collectors who value originality. Early Art‑Apollo models rarely appear with confirmed dates and complete expression systems, making this a standout opportunity for anyone interested in historic player pianos.

Serious inquiries welcome. This is a museum‑grade piece of American mechanical‑music history.