The Wurlitzer 10/12/16 Rotary Selector jukeboxes were produced by the Wurlitzer Company between 1933 and 1938. They were produced with various cabinet styles and designs. These were relatively plain wooden boxes that may have been later updated with colorful accents.  They would hold 10, 12 or 16 records depending on the model.

The Wurlitzer 10/12/16 Rotary  Selector models often featured wood and veneer finishes with little factory lighting.  It became popular as jukeboxes evolved for aftermarket “light-up” kits to be installed.  The rotary terminology came from the selection bush button design, it was in a circle resembling rotary phones.  this mechanism didn’t rotate but got that nickname and it stuck.

Designed to be used in public places, the Wurlitzer 10/12/16 Rotary Selector Models feature a coin mechanism that accepts coins, allowing users to pay for their song selection. Users can select multiple songs to be played in succession. Once a song finished playing, the jukebox would automatically move on to the next selection in the queue.

Overall, the Wurlitzer 10/12/16 Rotary Selector Model Jukeboxes require maintenance and restoration to keep them in working condition. Restorers and collectors often seek out these models for their historical value and aesthetic appeal.