(2) Polyphon Disc Music Box Cabinet & 18 20" Discs

Lot description

(lot of 2) German Polyphon coin-operated disc music box on cabinet, late 19th/ early 20th c., including: (1) music box, retailed by William H. Russell, Leicester, England, walnut case with matched veneer facade, molded cornice inscribed Polyphon, glazed cabinet door flanked by columnar supports, above single drawer, coin slots at both sides, crank to right side, music box currently operating with double comb and full teeth, does not require coin to operate, rising on (1) burled walnut cabinet, with fall front door opening to ten disc slots, single interior coin drawer, ending on bun feet, retaining The Sign of Four Shop Nottingham, England adhesive label to interior, accompanied by (eighteen) 20" Polyphon discs, some small trim losses to lower cabinet, lacking crest, operating at this time, overall: approx 72"h, 33"w, 20.5"d Provenance: from the lifetime collection of Ann Baker featuring fine Mexican and Native American silver and jewelry Start Price: $1,500.00