Antique Vintage Piano Nameplate Sign Board Donald Barr Universal Piano Co Estate
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## Unique Antique & Vintage Manufacturer Nameplate Display Board ### Direct from the Estate of Donald Barr, Founder of the Universal Player Piano Co. Up for sale is a remarkable piece of mechanical music and Southern California industrial history. This custom-crafted hardwood display board features 16 original, authentic vintage and antique manufacturer nameplates. This exact piece was acquired directly from the estate sale of **Donald Barr (1933–2025)**, an accomplished craftsman, collector, and founder of the **Universal Player Piano Company** in Los Angeles. Known for leading the 1970s player piano and nickelodeon revival, Mr. Barr curated this specific collection of badges—including several pristine, unused factory-stock plates from his own company. ### Featured Nameplates Include: * **Universal Player Piano Co. / Universal Piano Co.** – Multiple rare styles, including the official Model P-2 Mechanism plate. * **American Player Action Co.** – Beautiful brass eagle scroll badge. * **J.P. Seeburg Piano Company (Chicago)** – Historic early coin-op music titan. * **National Piano Co. & Schafer & Sons** – Classic California piano mainstays. * **J.T. Jenkins Co. (Los Angeles)** – A rare vintage Kenworth commercial truck dealer badge, proving Barr's love for local industrial machinery. * **McCalvey's Improved Hoisting Machines (Philadelphia)** – A heavy, ornate cast-brass industrial centerpiece. * **"Body by Fisher"** – Classic vintage automotive coach emblem. * **"Restored by Donald Barr"** – Custom black and gold plaque anchoring the provenance of the board. ### Condition & Details * **Provenance:** Includes the custom "Restored by Donald Barr" attribution badge right on the front. * **Preservation:** The etched brass, enamel, and cast elements are in excellent vintage shape. They have been cleaned, lightly polished, and securely mounted onto a beautiful, ready-to-hang finished wood plaque. * **Display board Dimensions:** 20” x 16.5” Whether you are a collector of automatic mechanical music history, a fan of vintage industrial Americana, or looking for a one-of-a-kind piece of statement wall art, this board carries an irreplaceable story. ### Shipping & Handling * Securely packed with heavy-duty bubble wrap to ensure no plates are damaged in transit. * Shipped via FedEx with full tracking and insurance. * International shipping available via eBay International Shipping Program. *Please review the high-resolution photos carefully for exact cosmetic condition. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Donald Barr's personal workshop history!*