No. 100512256

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Polyphon - Music box - Germany - 1850-1900
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Polyphon - Music box - Germany - 1850-1900

Antique Disc musical box by Polyphon of Leipzig including one music disk 19th century German Polyphon single comb 15.5" disc music box with a floral marquetry inlaid case, mechanism serial # 68080, Polished walnut case with carved molding around base and floral motif wood inlay on lid. Plays 15-3/4" music discs. Circa 1850-1900. An excellent quality Polyphon Duplex tabletop antique music box. This music box plays 15 ½” / 39cm discs from within an ornate carved walnut case that is in beautiful condition with a lovely colour and lustre to the wood. The musical movement is in original condition has an exceptionally good sound. Mechanism: It operates using a set of pins on a revolving metal disc that plucks the tuned teeth of a steel comb to produce music. Operation: It features an exterior crank on the right side for operation. Collectibility: Polyphon music boxes are considered collectibles and were first manufactured by Polyphon Musikwerke in Leipzig, Germany. Photos are part of the description. Will be sent with safe packaging. Can be be delivered within 150 km radius from Rotterdam for extra charge.

No. 100512256

No longer available
Polyphon - Music box - Germany - 1850-1900

Polyphon - Music box - Germany - 1850-1900

Antique Disc musical box by Polyphon of Leipzig including one music disk
19th century German Polyphon single comb 15.5" disc music box with a floral marquetry inlaid case, mechanism serial # 68080,
Polished walnut case with carved molding around base and floral motif wood inlay on lid. Plays 15-3/4" music discs. Circa 1850-1900.
An excellent quality Polyphon Duplex tabletop antique music box. This music box plays 15 ½” / 39cm discs from within an ornate carved walnut case that is in beautiful condition with a lovely colour and lustre to the wood.

The musical movement is in original condition has an exceptionally good sound.
Mechanism: It operates using a set of pins on a revolving metal disc that plucks the tuned teeth of a steel comb to produce music.

Operation: It features an exterior crank on the right side for operation.
Collectibility: Polyphon music boxes are considered collectibles and were first manufactured by Polyphon Musikwerke in Leipzig, Germany.
Photos are part of the description.
Will be sent with safe packaging.
Can be be delivered within 150 km radius from Rotterdam for extra charge.

Bidding closed
Simone Sedda
Expert
Estimate  € 1,300 - € 1,500

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