Antique Q.R.S Piano Roll #768 - MICKEY (Ballad with Dance Chorus)

A Piece of Musical History

This authentic vintage player piano roll captures the charm of early 20th-century home entertainment. Whether you're a collector, music enthusiast, or interior designer, this piece offers multiple possibilities.

Display & Décor Ideas

• Wall Art: Frame the decorative box label as unique vintage typography art
• Shelf Styling: Display on bookshelves or mantels as a conversation piece
• Music Room Décor: Perfect accent for studios, listening rooms, or creative spaces
• Shadow Box Display: Showcase the roll and box together in a deep frame
• Functional Collectible: For those with player pianos, enjoy as originally intended

🎵 Listen to This Song

Curious what this piece sounds like? Listen to a performance of this song on a player piano.

Details

• Brand: Q.R.S.
• Song Title: MICKEY
• Catalog Number: 768
• Music Type: Ballad with Dance Chorus
• Box Condition: Bottom portion only
• Roll Condition: Fair - the leader portion shows damage, the roll end caps appear to have no cracks or chips, paper is yellowed and shows age but does not appear to be broken or overly brittle.
• Era: Early 20th century (circa 1918)
• Composer: Composed by Neil Moret (Harry Williams)
• Players: Lee S Roberts & Max Kortlander
• Dimensions: 12" long x 2" wide x 2" tall

Why This Piece is Special

While the roll itself isn't exceptionally rare, the song "MICKEY" was popular and generally a standard for player piano enthusiasts. The stamped signatures of Lee S Roberts & Max Kortlander are intact. This piece would look great displayed partially unrolled in a dark framed shadowbox to bring that nostalgic charm that offered a sense of unity across all social classes at a time when the player piano was found in homes all over the country. The player piano, and the piano rolls, were an important cultural item that engaged the whole family in entertainment.

Each piano roll is a one-of-a-kind vintage find. Condition varies as noted above.