Vintage Figural Brass Piano Sound and Light Stage Prop

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c. 1950s-1960s; Radiant Lite & Neon Company - North Hollywood, CA

Miniature upright piano cabinet constructed of solid brass with … Read more c. 1950s-1960s; Radiant Lite & Neon Company - North Hollywood, CA

Miniature upright piano cabinet constructed of solid brass with hand-painted floral medallions and a naturally aged surface. Beneath its decorative front, the piano conceals a complex internal electrical assembly featuring twin speaker drivers, a chain-driven mechanism, and a transformer unit. The hinged rear doors reveal a red-velvet-lined oak compartment housing wiring, relays, and amplifier components, pointing to its use as an electrically animated or illuminated prop.

Produced by Radiant Lite & Neon Co. of North Hollywood-an established Southern California fabricator known for its mid-century neon signage, stage props, and custom display work-this piano likely served as a visual or sound feature for a themed entertainment venue. Pieces of this type were often used in early animatronic stage productions and novelty restaurant shows, including those operated by Showtime Pizza Place and Charles Entertainment Cheese, where mechanized instruments mimicked live performers. The brass finish retains a rich, mottled patina with oxidized edges, giving it an authentic industrial character. See less