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Singing bird box
Silver (German) singing bird box by Karl Greisbaum, early 20th century, serial number 2127. Th pressed and chased silver (800) box contains a small automaton bird that sings, flaps his wings, moves his tail and beak, storage compartment to rear of box 100 x 64 x 42 mm.
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Musical box, 3 bells in sight
A three bells in sight (option lever) cylinder musical box with zither feature over comb (N.B. the two outer bells work together). Swiss C1900 playing 10 airs as peer original tune sheet. Case restored, mechanism serviced
£2395
Cylinder 15.5 cm
Case 48 x 28 x 22
Cylinder musical box by Nicole Freres
Cylinder musical box by Nicole Freres of Geneva, Switzerland. Serial number 46148. C 1860.
33 cm/ 13 inch cylinder playing 8 airs as indicated on the original tune sheet.
Retailer label inside for ‘Keith Prowse & Co London’ Brazilian Rosewood veneered case with boxwood stringing, floral decorative inlay to lid and front, gilt brass handles to sides. Case and mechanism professionally restored, sold with 2 year guarantee
Measuring 59 x 26 x 17.5 cm / 23 ¼ x 10 ¼ x 6 ¾ ins
£4495
Cylinder musical box by PVF
A cylinder musical box by PVF (Paillard Vaucher Fils) of Ste. Croix, Switzerland, serial number 14071 playing 8 airs as per original tune sheet, Circa 1880. 33cm/13 inch cylinder of 'Mandoline Expressive Zither' format. Case veneered with Walnut, tulipwood cross banding and boxwood stringing. Inner glazed lid with pewter string line. Geometric inlay decoration. Gilt brass carrying handles (decorative use only). Case and mechanism professionally restored. Sold with a two year guarantee (subject to an in person briefing regarding correct use) 24 x 10.5 x 7 inches or 61 x 26.5 x 18 cm Sold
Disc musical box "The Britannia"
Disc musical box "The Britannia" by B.H.Abrahams of St Croix, Switzerland.
Lever wound mechanism, transfer decoration to case.
Case and mechanism professionally restored.
Playing 21cm diameter discs (10 included)
C1900 . Supplied with 2 year guarantee....£1950
Coin operated Polyphon
A disc musical box by Polyphon of Leipzig, Germany. Model 104, serial number 15204. Manufactured 1898. The coin operated mechanism is activated by dropping one old English penny (supplied) into an opening in the side of the case. The disc (50 cm diameter or 19 5/8 inches) will complete one or two revolutions (as chosen by the operator) before stopping. 10 discs are included. The mechanism has been professionally serviced. The case and later disc storage bin have been restored to a high standard. Sold with a two year guarantee subject to an ‘in person’ briefing as to the correct operation of this instrument. A similar model was restored by this seller fo a Christmas edition of the popular BBC TV programme, ‘The Repair Shop’.
81 x 27 x 16 inches
206 x 68.5 x 40.5 Cm
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Polyphon 21 cm
Disc musical box by Polyphon of Leipzig, Germany, circa 1900 playing 21cm/8 1/4 inch diameter discs, 10 supplied serial number 151903.
Walnut veneered 'Serpentine' shaped case. Musical movement professionally serviced, case repolished. Supplied with a 2 year guarantee (conditions apply)
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Polyphon
A disc musical box by Polyphon of Leipzig, Germany Circa 1900. Twin comb movement, playing 15.5inch/39.5cm discs, 10 included. Detachable winding crank
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Excellent sound, musical movement recently professionally serviced, case repolished
Sold with a two year guarantee (conditions apply)
57 x 52 x 35 cm
22 1/2 x 20 1/2 x 13 3/4 inches
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Forte Piano cylinder musical box by Nicole Freres
Forte Piano Nicole Freres cylinder musical box
A key wound musical box by Nicole Freres of Geneva, Switzerland C 1845, serial number 28142. Forte Piano format. This rare type of musical box has a ‘loud’ comb and a ‘soft’ comb. This arrangement would allow the music played to have loud and quiet passages of music. This feature was a technical innovation highly prized in the 19th century. Professionally restored to a high standard. 23cm cylinder, original tune sheet listing 4 airs. Brazilian Rosewood veneer to lid with geometric inlay decoration, triple boxwood string lines. Faux rosewood finish to carcass. Three concealed control levers, flap to left hand end. Cylinder 23 cms / 9 ins.
Measurements 41 x 16 x 12cms / 16 1/8 x 6 3/8 x 4 ¾ ins.
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Polyphon
Disc musical box by Polyphon of Leipzig circa 1900. Walnut veneer to case, repolished and mechanism professionally serviced. Plays 9 1/2 inch /24 cm discs (10 included). Integral winding lever, key to lock.
Sold with a 2 year guarantee .
Case 12 x 11 x 7 1/8 inches
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3 Bells in Sight cylinder musical box
A cylinder musical box playing 8 airs as listed on replacement tune sheet. 15 cm cylinder with 3 bell accompaniment. Brazilian Rosewood veneer to front and lid with musical trophy inlay. Tulipwood crossbanding, boxwood stringing, faux rosewood effect to sides, Replacement key to lock, sold with a 2 year guarantee.
42 x 27.5 x 21 cm
16.5 x 10.75 x 8.5 inches
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Small early 20th century disc musical box
Disc musical box, early 20 th century with 10 original discs and key. Mechanism professionally restored. Original transfer decoration to case (sympathetically restored) 32 x 19 x 15 cm 12.75 x 7.5 x 6 inches
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Polyphon
A disc musical box by Polyphon of Leipzig, Germany no 152601, circa 1900, to play 8 ¼ inch/21cm diameter discs (10 supplied) in square case, walnut veneer, level wound, speed controller, Professionally restored and sold with a 2 year guarantee 25.5cm/10 inches x 23cm/9 inches x 15cm/6 inches high
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'Mandoline' cylinder musical box by BA Bremond
A cylinder musical box by BA Bremond of Geneva, Switzerland no 16742 playing 6 airs as listed on original tune sheet. 'Mandoline' format. 33 cm cylinder, BA Bremend logo to governor cock, Brazilian Rosewood veneer to lid with brass, mother of pearl and tulipwood decoration contained in an ebony cartouche, faux rosewood effect to carcass circa 1870. Professionally restored to a high standard. 57 x 23 x 14 cm £3,975
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An antique Swiss Cylinder musical box
A cylinder musical box made in Ste. Croix Switzerland circa 1895 playing 12 airs as listed on original tune sheet. 13 inch/33 cm cylinder, double spring motor, tune indicator and optional Zither attachment. Ornate case with inlaid musical trophy to lid and front, Boxwood stringing and Tulipwood cross banding. Faux rosewood effect to sides and back. Ebonised plinth, case and mechanism professionally restored. Sold with two year guarantee, 25 3/4 by 10.25 x 7.75“ or 65 x 26 x 19 cm
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A cylinder 'Buffet' style musical box
A cylinder "Buffet" style musical box by MMC (Mojon Manger & Co) of Switzerland C1890 no 31539. The 'Alternate Tip' cylinder musical box, cylinder length 33cm plays 12 airs as per original tune sheet, double spring motor. Case and mechanism professionally restored. Sold with a 2 year guarantee.
16 x 22 x 43 cm
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Timbre en Vue
A Swiss 6 “Bells in Sight” or “Timbres en Vue” cylinder musical box by George Bendon made for the British market. 30cm cylinder playing 12 airs as listed on original tune sheet, engine turned bells with cast brass bird strikers contained in a case with musical inlaid trophy to lid and front, boxwood stringing, Brazilian Rosewood veneer, maple border, ebonised feet.
59 x 31 x 24 cm
23 x 12.5 x 9.5 inches
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Sold with a two year guarantee
A Swiss cylinder musical box no 79727
A Swiss cylinder musical box no 79727 circa 1895 playing 10 airs as per original tune sheet, made by PVF (Paillard Vaucher Fils) of Ste Croix. Original nickel plate to cylinder and other brass components, double spring motor, tune indicator. Case; Brazilian Rosewood veneer to lid with inlaid musical/floral trophy, boxwood stringing, faux rosewood finish to carcass, key to lock
56 x 24.5 x 16.5 cm
Sold, fully restored and sold with a 2 year guarantee.
Penny in the slot Polyphon
A disc musical box by Polyphon of Leipzig, Germany, made in December 1898. walnut veneered case of typical form playing 50cm / 19 5/8 inch diameter discs (10 supplied). Coin operated with manual overide. Case repolished, pediment replaced, replica disc bin constructed in the manner of the original. Sold with a 2 year guarantee. 204 cm tall Sold
Symphonion
A disc musical box by Symphonion of Leipzig no 287670 circa 1895. The professionally serviced mechanism plays 19.3cm/7 5/8 inch diameter discs,10 included. Faux rosewood decoration to case with floral transfer decoration to lid, simulated tulip wood cross banding to border, push/ pull stop/start switch with speed control to the left, detachable winding crank to the right. Original litho print to inner lid, 2 year guarantee, 27 x 21 x 18 cm Sold
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11 inch Polyphon
A disc musical box by Polyphon of Leipzig circa 1900. Walnut veneered case, floral inlay. Playing 11 inch diameter discs, case restored and mechanism serviced sold with 10 original discs. 2 year guarantee, 40 x 35 x 21 cm, Sold
Regina
A disc musical box by Regina of New York. Double comb model playing 15.5 inch diameter discs, 10 included, mahogany case circa 1900, case and mechanism restored, 57 x 51 x 34cm, 2 year guarantee, Sold
A cylinder musical box by L'Epee
A cylinder musical box by L'Epee of St. Suzanne, France, circa 1890, playing six airs as listed on original tune sheet. 21 cm Cylinder, Brazilian Rosewood veneer to lid with floral inlay and Boxwood stringing. Faux rosewood graining to sides. Case restored and mechanism serviced. 42 x 18 x 13 cm or 16.5 x 7 x 5.2 inches SOLD
Drum, Bells in Sight Cylinder musical box
A cylinder musical box made in St. Croix, Switzerland circa 1895 with 'Bells Drum Visible' no 22055, playing 8 airs as per original tune sheet. Case repolished and mechanism serviced. Cylinder 18.5 cm Case 51 x 32 x 26 cm Sold
Regina, Rococo style case
Disc musical box by "Regina" of America C1900. Twin comb mechanism to play 15 1/2 inch / 39cms diameter discs, supplied with 10 .
The mechanism, now professionally serviced, is fitted into the original "Rococo" style case.
49 x 55 x 30 cm high. Sold
Rare hand-cranked cylinder musical box
A late 19th century hand-cranked cylinder musical box no 19915 playing 6 airs as listed on original tune sheet fixed to the sound board, Swiss. Walnut veneer to case, ebonised edges, faux organ pipes to front on red fabric ground, gilt metal spandrels.
32 x 17.5 x16 cm
12 7/8 x 6 7/8 x 6 1/4 inches
Case and mechanism restored
£1295
A disc musical box by Polyphon
A disc musical box by Polyphon of Leipzig, Germany C1900, No. 113515 playing 8 1/4 ins / 21 cm discs.
Square,walnut veneered case.
Case repolished to a high standard, mechanism professionally restored.
Supplied with 10 original discs
25 x 23.5 x 16cms
10 x 9 1/4 x 6 1/4 ins.
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A cylinder musical box by Nicole Freres of Geneva, Switzerland
A cylinder musical box by Nicole Freres of Geneva, Switzerland, playing 8 airs as indicated on original tunesheet, serial number 52222. Case and mechanism restored.
£Sold
18inches (45.5cm) x 8 ¼ inches (21cm) x 5 ¾ inches (14.5 cm)
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Swiss Cylinder Musical Box
A Swiss cylinder musical box C1895 playing 8 airs on a 15.5cm cylinder, the tunes listed on original tune sheet. Case and mechanism restored. Serial no. 31898.
42x21x13cm
16 3/4 x8 1/4 x5inches
£Sold
Polyphon
A disc musical box by Polyphon of Leipzig, manufactured 1898. Walnut veneered case playing 15.5 inch diameter discs. Mechanism restored and supplied with 10 original discs. Musical box with discs and 2 year guarantee....Sold
"Mandoline" cylinder musical box
A small 4 air, rare format, cylinder musical box of the "Mandoline" type. (i.e groups of teeth at the treble end of the comb are tuned to the same pitch to allow the arranger of the music to employ a "mandoline" effect to some parts of the music)
"TROLL & BAKER, GENEVE" trade label to base.
Amboyna veneer, broad ebony border to lid, brass stringing/edging.
Key wind, C1900.
Mechanism serviced £Sold
Cylinder Musical Box By L'Epee
A cylinder musical box by L'Epee of S Susanne, France. C1880 playing airs as indicated on the original tune sheet.
11.7cm cylinder
Brazilian rosewood veneer to lid with inlay decoration.
Boxwood and boxwood stringing.
The beech carcass finished in typical faux rosewood finish.
Key to lock, case re polished,mechanism recently serviced.
Superior quality
12 1/4 x 6 1/4 x 4 1/4ins (31 x 16 x 11cm )
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Musical Photograph Album
A musical photograph album C1900. Small cylinder movement playing two airs on a 6cm cylinder.
Original key, clasp activated.
Art nouveau decoration to leather binding.
Movement serviced, minor restoration to the spine.
In overall very good condition.
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Disc Musical Box By Polyphon
A disc musical box by "Polyphon" of Leipzig, Germany C1900.
No. 151429
Serpentine shaped walnut veneered case, original French polish finish with faux ivory cartouche and stringing, ebonised edge.
Mechanism recently and professionally restored.
Supplied with 10 original 21cm / 8 1/4 inch diameter discs.
Key to working lock
2 year guarantee
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An interchangeable cylinder musical box
An interchangeable cylinder musical box by MMC (Mojon Manger & Co) no 28128 circa 1892, playing 24 airs from 4 cylinders (33cm/13 inches long) as listed on original tune sheet.
Turned ebonised legs (removable) to table, brass escutcheon plates to drawer and case. Supplied with keys to box and drawer. Table and case sympathetically restored, mechanism professionally serviced
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Disc Musical Box By Polyphon
A disc musical box by "Polyphon" of Leipzig, Germany C1900.
No. 151429
Serpentine shaped walnut veneered case, original French polish finish with faux ivory cartouche and stringing, ebonised edge.
Mechanism recently and professionally restored.
Supplied with 10 original 21cm / 8 1/4 inch diameter discs.
Key to working lock
2 year guarantee
A "3 bells in sight" cylinder musical box
A "3 bells in sight" cylinder musical box playing 8 airs as indicated on original tune sheet
Serial number 33650, 16 cms / 6 1/4 inch cylinder.
Mechanism recently and professionally serviced.
Case 43 X 27 X 22.5 cms / 16 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 9 inches........SOLD
'Smokers cabinet' disc musical box
A "Smoker's Cabinet" disc musical box by B.H.Abrahams of St Croix in Switzerland. C1900
"The Britannia" mechanism is contained in a walnut veneered cabinet with pediment.
Crank wound and complete with 10 original 9 inch discs.
Case and mechanism professionally restored.
Supplied with 2year guarantee....Sold
Early key wind, exposed controls cylinder musical box
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An early "exposed controls" cylinder musical box no. 10239.
Swiss Circa 1845
Fruitwood case, original finish, mechanism professionally serviced.
20 cm cylinder ......Sold
19 5/8 Polyphon
A disc musical box by Polyphon of Leipzig, Germany, manufactured in January 1898. Walnut veneered case of typical form playing 19 5/8 inch/50cm diameter discs (10 supplied). Case restored, mechanism serviced, supplied with a replica disc bin constructed in the manor of the original. Sold
19 5/8 Polyphon
A disc musical box by Polyphon of Leipzig, Germany, manufactured in January 1898. Walnut veneered case of typical form playing 19 5/8 inch/50cm diameter discs (10 supplied). Case restored, mechanism serviced, supplied with a replica disc bin constructed in the manor of the original. Sold
A disc musical box by Polyphon
A disc musical box by "Polyphon" of Leipzig, Germany (c1900)
No. 116280 playing 8 1/4 inch / 21cm discs.
Walnut veneered serpentine case with replacement key.
Case re-polished and the mechanism serviced professionally.
Supplied with 10 original discs.
27.5 x 25.5 x 16 cms / 10 7/8 x 10 x 6 3/8 ins.
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A disc musical box by Polyphon
A disc musical box by Polyphon of Leipzig, Germany C1900
Number 112185 playing 8 1/4 / 21cm discs in a walnut veneered serpentine case.
Mechanism professionally serviced and supplied with 10 original discs.
Replacement key to lock, original finish to case with some old (clever) restoration to the lettering
27.5 x 24 x 15cms
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Swiss cylinder musical box by Nicole Freres
A cylinder musical box by Nicole Freres of Geneva, Switzerland.
No. 44867 C 1860. The 33.5cm cylinder plays 8 airs as listed on original tune sheet.
Case 56x22x14 cm
22 x 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches
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Nicole Freres musical box, serial number 31198
A cylinder musical box (key wind) by Nicoles Freres of Geneva, Swiss circa 1850. Serial number 31198, gamme number 1299. The 28cm cylinder plays 6 airs as indicated on the original tunesheet. Plain fruitwood case, 17.5 inches (44.5 cm) x 6 inches (15cm) x 5.25 inches (13cm). SOLD UQX+USS
Nicole Freres musical box, serial number 31198
A cylinder musical box (key wind) by Nicoles Freres of Geneva, Swiss circa 1850. Serial number 31198, gamme number 1299. The 28cm cylinder plays 6 airs as indicated on the original tunesheet. Plain fruitwood case, 17.5 inches (44.5 cm) x 6 inches (15cm) x 5.25 inches (13cm). SOLD UQX+USS
A cylinder musical box
A cylinder musical box swiss, circa 1890, playing 8 airs as per original tunesheet, no 24104. Case and mechanism restored, unusual inlay to lid in the form of an artists palette, replacement key to lock, cylinder 15.5 cm
Case 43 x 18.5 x 12.5 cm (17 x 7 ¼ x 6 inches)
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A ‘Sublime Harmony’ cylinder musical box by George Baker
A ‘Sublime Harmony’ cylinder musical box by George Baker (late of Baker Troll) no 15932 c1880 playing 10 airs as listed on original tunesheet (copy suppied) 33cm cylinder
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Case 23 ¼ inches (59cm) x 9 ¼ inches (23.5 cm) x 6 inches (15 cm) high
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A cylinder musical box by Mermod Freres
A cylinder musical box by Mermod Freres of Ste. Croix in Switzerland, circa 1895, playing 6 airs as listed on original tunesheet. Case and mechanism restored
Serial no 81323
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A grand format '2 per turn' cylinder musical box by Nicole Freres
A grand format '2 per turn' cylinder musical box by Nicole Freres, Swiss C1862 playing 12 airs as per original tune sheet no 37184, gamme no 1771, case and mechanism restored. Cylinder 31 cm. Case 53 x 22.5 x 17.5 cm. SOLD
Nicole Freres
Nicole Freres A grand format '2 per turn' cylinder musical box by Nicole Freres, Swiss circa 1862, playing 12 airs as per original tune sheet, no 37184, gamme no 1771, case and mechanism restored. Cylinder 31 cm Case 53 x 22.5 x 17.5 cm SOLD
A cylinder musical box, ‘Forte-piano’ by Nicole Frères
A cylinder musical box, ‘Forte-piano’ by Nicole Frères of Geneva no 37528 circa 1860. The “Forte-Piano” type of musical box has a loud comb and a soft comb. This would allow the arranger of the music to incorporate loud and soft passages into the music. The 33cm cylinder plays six airs as listed on the tune sheet, mechanism and case restored. Provenance; originally owned by Beatrice Percival of Severn House, Henbury, who was the granddaughter of Prime Minister, Spencer Percival. SOLD
A cylinder musical box by Paillard Vaucher Fils (PVF) of St Croix, Switzerland
A cylinder musical box by Paillard Vaucher Fils (PVF) of St Croix, Switzerland, playing 10 airs as listed on original tune sheet Circa 1885. Cylinder 28cm/11 inches long. Case; Brazilian rosewood veneer to lid with boxwood stringing, inlay musical trophy, faux rosewood finish to sides, French polished. Case and mechanism restored, replacement key to lock. 51cm/20 inches x 21cm/8 ¼ inches x 15cm/6 inches
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Interchangeable cylinder musical box and bespoke table
An interchangeable cylinder musical box by Paillard of St. Croix, Switzerland circa 1890.The four nickel plated cylinders each play six tunes as indicated in the original manufacturers’ booklet. Supplied with original amboyna veneered table, detachable ebonised and turned legs. The case inlaid with boxwood stringing. The central cartouche, front and top, is inlaid with brass, mother of pearl, malachite and tulipwood, Fully restored SOLD
Interchangeable cylinder musical box and bespoke table
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Seven 'Bells in Sight' cylinder musical box
A rare seven ‘Bells in Sight’ cylinder musical box, swiss circa 1890,playing 10 airs as listed on original tunesheet. Mechanism and case restored. SOLD AEUS Rest - AEQN
Seven 'Bells in Sight' cylinder musical box
A rare seven ‘Bells in Sight’ cylinder musical box, swiss circa 1890,playing 10 airs as listed on original tunesheet. Mechanism and case restored. SOLD AEUS Rest - AEQN
Nicole Freres musical box, serial number 37009
A cylinder musical box by Nicole Freres of Geneva, Switzerland, serial number 37009 circa 1855, playing 8 airs as listed on original tunesheet. Case and mechanism restored. SOLD
Provenance: Formally at Nunney Court, Wiltshire, owner of Formula One’s highly successful, Rob Walker Racing Team
Nicole Freres musical box, serial number 37009
A cylinder musical box by Nicole Freres of Geneva, Switzerland, serial number 37009 circa 1855, playing 8 airs as listed on original tunesheet. Case and mechanism restored. SOLD Provenance: Formally at Nunney Court, Wiltshire, owner of Formula One’s highly successful, Rob Walker Racing Team
A disc musical box by Polyphon of Leipzig, Germany
A disc musical box by Polyphon of Leipzig, Germany no 152601, circa 1900, to play 8 ¼ inch/21cm diameter discs (10 supplied) in square case, walnut veneer, level wound, speed controller, original finish to case, mechanism serviced, 25.5cm/10 inches x 23cm/9 inches x 15cm/6 inches high
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A disc musical box by Polyphon
A disc musical box by Polyphon of Leipzig playing 28cm discs, Serpentine case, walnut veneer, case and mechanism restored, circa 1895. Supplied with 10 original discs, more available.
Case 37 x 33 x 20 cm (14 ½ x 13 x 7 7/8 inches)
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