Polyphone - disc music box, late 19th century, Germany - photo 1

Polyphone - disc music box, late 19th century, Germany

Lot 625
07.12.2024 10:00UTC +02:00
Classic
Bid acceptance closed for this auction
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AuctioneerAntiqon
Event locationLatvia, Riga
Buyer Premium28 %
ID 1334020
Lot 625 | Polyphone - disc music box, late 19th century, Germany
Estimate value
€ 800 – 1 400
Polyphone is a unique example of a music box made in Germany in the late 19th century. The body is made in a classic style from a set of walnut wood, rectangular in shape, with a hinged lid. The upper part is decorated with a black and white illustration depicting children playing music, which gives the product a special historical charm. Inside the device there is a full double comb, providing accurate and melodic reproduction of musical pieces. The set includes 20 perforated metal discs (diameter 40 cm), each of which plays different musical compositions by European authors. Dimensions of the polyphone: 30 x 48 x 54 cm. Width: 54cm, Height: 30cm, Depth: 48cm, Weight: 10kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Wood, metal, ID: ID-ANTQ-7954
Auction house category:Music boxes
Address of auction Antiqon
Brivibas street 52-1B
1011 Riga
Latvia
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