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The Milhous Collection to be auctioned

The Milhous Collection to be auctioned

Milhous Collection offers something for everyone.

Bob and Paul Milhous have assembled one of the world's most admired and extraordinary private collections, encompassing everything from valuable mechanical musical instruments to rare and important automobiles to a wide variety of Americana and collectibles. RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby's, presents this world-class collection at auction. The sale will be held on February 24 and 25 at their privat museum in Boca Raton, Fla..

The Milhous Collection to be auctionedβ€œThe result of over five decades of judicious collecting by brothers Bob and Paul Milhous, the extraordinary collection features an unparalleled series of mechanical musical instruments, automobiles and collectibles, handpicked from around the world and representing the 'best of the very best',” officials explained.

Headlining the offering is a Pebble Beach class winning 1912 Oldsmobile Limited Five-Passenger Touring, chassis number 64626, the only known surviving example from 1912 and featuring one-off coachwork (Est. $1,400,000 - $1,600,000), officials noted.

Another standout item is a 46-foot fully functioning custom carousel (estimated at $1 million to $1.5 million). Accompanied by its own Wurlitzer 153 band organ, the carousel features depictions of the Eight Wonders of the World around the upper molding and designs in stained glass, along with 42 animals, including two rocking animal chariots, all of which were hand-carved in basswood.

Although not open to the public, the collection has been host to hundreds of charity events which have helped raise millions over the years. A great deal of care and thought have gone into everything from the lighting to the placement of each item, creating an ideal atmosphere and an experience that will be sure to impress. RM Auctions in association with Sotheby's is proud to present this truly stunning collection. It contains the best of the very best in all areas and is perfectly suited for the eclectic collector with an eye for supreme quality and rarity.

During the auction weekend on February 24-26, the 6th annual Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance, presented by Mercedes-Benz, will be taking place as well, where Bob and Paul Milhous will be honored with the Lee Iacocca Award.

1912 Oldsmobile Limited Five-Passenger Touring
1930 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan
1911 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Seven-Passenger Roi des Belges
1914 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Tourer
1949 Snowberger-Offy Indianapolis β€œ500” Roadster
1998 46-Foot Custom Carousel With 42 Animals, 2 Chariots and Wurlitzer 153 Band Organ
1913 Welte Wotan Brass Band Orchestrion
1903 Ruth Style 38-B Fair Organ
An Exceptional And Rare Gilded Various Wood Brass Inset And Marble 35-Foot Antique Front And Back Bar
Victorian Soda Fountain Back Bar
Route 66 Gas Station Custom Replica