In 1915, The Cecilian Co. Limited, Toronto, maker of the Cecilian player piano, introduced a device named an "Artis-tone" that converted a standard upright piano into a player piano.

Canadian Music Trades Journal, October 1915, p. 60: "New literature issued by the Cecilian Co. Ltd., of Toronto, includes a handsomely produced booklet descriptive of the "Artis-tone Adaptable Player" and its purpose. This is manufactured by The Cecilian Co. in addition to their regular lines of Cecilian players and uprights. The Artis-tone is designed to be installed in the ordinary standard upright piano, converting it into a player piano. It is intended to meet the demand of homes where, for sentimental or financial reasons, the piano will not be parted with but a player is desirable. As the "Artis-tone" booklet says it is "for the piano now in your home."

In 1916, The Cecilian Co. Limited introduced their Concertphone phonograph.

Beginning in 1920, ads by Cecilian Co. began to appear for the new "Artis-tone" phonograph which was likely also manufactured by that company.

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Toronto Telegram, November 25, 1920, p. 21. The first ad we have come across for the Artis-Tone phonograph.



Durham Review, December 9, 1920, p. 7.



Toronto Daily Star, December 9, 1920, p. 21.



The Globe, December 22, 1920, p. 18.



The Globe, December 22, 1920, p. 18.



Toronto Daily Star, December 22, 1920, p. 28.



Toronto Daily Star, March 31, 1921, p. 12.



Toronto Daily Star, June 25, 1921, p. 16.



Toronto Daily Star, May 29, 1922, p. 4. Ad from Heintzman & Co., Ltd. Note: "standard Canadian make".