Are these two machines related?

[Curt A]

Sometime ago, Melvin posted pictures of his Opera House phonograph, which looks very unique. While searching for something completely different, I ran across a picture from the Paris Phono Museum which shows a Chalet phonograph, and it looks suspiciously like the same maker made them both... What do you think?

[Jerry B.]

I've seen Dan M's and another similar machine and I think they were professionally made. It may have been a small cottage industry but the final result was a expertly made product. My fact free opinion only.
Jerry Blais

[Wolfe]

The Opera House sure is neat. Can't think of what opera house it's actually based on though, if any.

The machine on top looks like a beer hall.

[CarlosV]

The Chalet is a commercial product made in Germany, more specifically in the Black forest. Every now and then one shows up for sale. It has a mechanically connected water wheel that turns when the turntable is spinning. It is quite well made and interesting.

The Opera house, as discussed in another thread, is probably a unique example - until another one is found.