{"product_id":"antique-tabletop-wooden-walnut-cased-polyphon-music-box-working-discs-c-1901","title":"Antique Tabletop Wooden Walnut Cased Polyphon Music Box \/ Working Discs c.1901","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Tabletop Wooden Walnut Cased Polyphon Music Box \/ Working Discs c.1901 \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ec.1901-1902\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA charming turn of the century tabletop Polyphon music box, housed in a beautifully figured walnut case with hinged lid and original interior fittings. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe mechanism is in good working order, supplied with a selection of \u003cstrong\u003e28 original metal discs\u003c\/strong\u003e, each producing a clear, resonant tone characteristic of these finely engineered instruments. The interior retains the original winding crank and comb, with excellent sound quality for its age.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe lid features a classic coloured image depicting musical cherubs \/ angels playing instruments under the \"Polyphon\" script. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhen no disc is placed the machine, the mechanisms can be seen along with a brass plaque reading \"Polyphony\". Also visible is the mechanical serial number \"141718\" which shows it was manufactured by Polyphon Musikwerke in the Leipzig, Germany factory dating around 1901-1902. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAn attractive and fully functional example of a 19th century mechanical music box, equally appealing to collectors and decorative interiors alike. A great piece. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: 26cm x 23.5cm x Height 16cm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Good order. Works. Case in nice condition with minor age related marks and wear. Hinges to box in good order. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem no.  9659\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Brook Antiques ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55689304670550,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/2474\/5046\/files\/9690773C-20E1-4BE9-B133-BFBE049D587F_1_105_c.jpg?v=1791657459","url":"https:\/\/brook-antiques.com\/products\/antique-tabletop-wooden-walnut-cased-polyphon-music-box-working-discs-c-1901","provider":"Brook Antiques ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}