A coin-operated 19.5/8-inch Polyphon upright disc musical box,
circa 1886,
No. 13287, with twin combs on titled reeded gilt bedplate, oak soundboard with circular Polyphon plaque, in figured walnut case with quarter bobbin moulded top, typical glazed arched door with pierced spandrels, flanked by columns, 1d. coin slots to each side, coin drawer below, with 21 period discs and 4 recent discs, (no crank or pediment) - 36.1/2in. (93cm) high
No. 13287, with twin combs on titled reeded gilt bedplate, oak soundboard with circular Polyphon plaque, in figured walnut case with quarter bobbin moulded top, typical glazed arched door with pierced spandrels, flanked by columns, 1d. coin slots to each side, coin drawer below, with 21 period discs and 4 recent discs, (no crank or pediment) - 36.1/2in. (93cm) high
Sold for
£3,000
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Condition: C4 M3 D3/D1
Category: Collectibles / Mechanical Music
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