Wurlitzer Style 30A
Mandolin PianOrchestra
Philipps Pianella Model 30 (Monopol-Xylophon)
(Ames collection, 1998)

The striking green-colored chipped glass panels set in polished brass piping provide a beautiful accent against the gilded carvings, decorative brass collars and silver-grey case finish. This popular wood finish was achieved by staining the rift-cut Oak veneer black, while leaving the pores (or grain) of the wood clean and open. Next, a silver-grey colored glazing compound was rubbed into the pores of the wood, with all excess glaze wiped away. Once the glaze had set, a final coat of lacquer or varnish was applied for protection.