DESCRIPTION:
Polyphon Musikwereke, Leipzig, Germany, "Polyphon Orchestrion II" or "Polyphon Rossini" Upright Music Box, piano with drum and trap effects model, coin operated, weight driven, playing 73 note cylinder rolls containing 3 tunes each, in a mahogany case with reverse painted frosted glass doors above and cabinet with two doors below resting on four casters
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish. There are chips and roughness all along the edges of the upper left cornice and lowest molding. Three pieces of dentil molding surrounding the top are damaged. The molding below upper cabinet has two areas near rear that are damaged on each side. The rear right caster has some water damage above where it is anchored. Includes three rolls, all with tears and four pulleys to carry the weight, which is not included. The fabulous reverse painted glasses are in good condition with one scratch. The box could not be tested for function without the weight. For reference please see pages 164- 167 in the "Encyclopedia of Automatic Musical Instruments" by David Bowers.
ESTIMATE:
$8000
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$10000
PRICE SOLD:
$4000
CIRCA: 1905
DIMENSIONS: 89in x 46.75in x 30in
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