In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
Below the lid is a paper insert showing a traditional scene of cherubs playing music. It also comes with 3 original discs.
The music player is operated by a clockwork mechanism and even after 120 years or more the sound is beautiful. It is wound using the lever on the front of the box and it has a stop/start lever on the side.
It is a standard sized player, playing 10" discs. It has 50 teeth on a 4" steel comb that plays the most intricate of discs effortlessly. It has been thoroughly cleaned and serviced and is in good working order and a video can be provided of it playing. The teeth are all intact and in good condition.
The box itself is also in good condition with no major damage and a lovely patina. There are a few small knocks and light marks commensurate with age but nothing detrimental.
The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.
Tracked UK Delivery £20
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member
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Victorian Symphonion
