JUKEBOX, Wurlitzer model 2104, USA, 1957.

Serial number 287684. Holder for 52 vinyl records. Height 140 cm. Width 85 cm. Depth 70 cm.

The auction's Wurlitzer jukebox model 2104 is an iconic music machine that was manufactured by The Rudolph Wurlitzer Company in 1957. This jukebox is known for its distinctive and stylish design that represents the vibrant music culture of the 1950s. The 2104 model is particularly memorable for its colorful lights, chrome details and elegantly designed speaker grilles.

The model was only produced in 1957, which makes it a rare collector's item today. The 2104 uses a 45-rpm turntable and is equipped with Wurlitzer's famous 'MicroMatic' pick-up arm, which ensures smooth playback of records. The model is significant in jukebox history as it represents the booming era of jukeboxes in the 1950s and is a symbol of the music culture of the time.

The Wurlitzer Company, commonly referred to as Wurlitzer, is an American company founded in Cincinnati in 1853 by the German immigrant Rudolph Wurlitzer. The company began as an importer of string instruments, woodwinds and brass instruments from Germany for sale in the United States. Wurlitzer enjoyed initial success, mainly due to defense contracts that saw them supply musical instruments to the US military during the American Civil War and the Spanish-American War. As technology advanced, Wurlitzer began producing electric pianos, electronic organs, and jukeboxes. The company eventually became better known for its jukeboxes and vending machines than for its actual musical instruments.

Wurlitzer began manufacturing jukeboxes in the 1930s, and the early models could play a limited number of 78-rpm records. These early jukeboxes had a characteristic "light-up" design with bright and colorful panels. One of the most prominent features of Wurlitzer jukeboxes was their striking design. They had striking cabinet designs that often included light panels and colorful decorations, making them attractive objects that attracted people to choose music from them.

During the Rock 'n' Roll era of the 1950s, Wurlitzer jukeboxes were particularly popular and became symbols of the musical revolution. They were widely used in dance halls, bars and restaurants.