Polyphon,
Vertical music box.
Polyphon Style 104 disc and token musical automaton, c. 1900 by polyphonic musical works, Leipzig. 5/8 inch discs, coin slot, duplex comb (complete; (2X60 teeth ), motor cover. Walnut case with original cabinet,Jukebox Polyphon No. 104, ca. 1900 polyphonic musical works / walnut cabinet with detached columns, glass part, Style Henri II, Coin changer, winding crank. 61X35X118.bass part : 64X38X101. (in the state).24 discs, diameter : 0,50 cm (in the state).a superb piece of exhibition of the best museum. (list of tunes and listening on request).
An observation reminds us, that there are very few musical automatons left on the market, and the only specimens can be found, either in museums, or in private collections. From the first turn of the crank, a coin placed in the coin box, these "mechanical orchestras" propel you into the past, one evening in summer on the "guinguettes" of the "ïle de la Jatte" (island of the bowl) ...
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