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Polyphon
Polyphon Musikautomat

1900

$5,298.28
£3,879.96
€4,410
CA$7,212.29
A$8,084.05
CHF 4,209.13
MX$98,709.66
NOK 53,440.60
SEK 50,656.89
DKK 33,561.44
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About the Item

Polyphon with comb (circa 1900) with many original discs in very good condition. The Polyphon comb music box is functional and has a beautiful sound; everything has been newly tuned. All tones are present. The Polyphon music box is approximately 53 cm wide, approximately 48 cm deep, and approximately 30 cm high. The disc diameter is 39.5 cm = 15 1/2" discs. The locking key and the original crank are also included. A "Polyphon Plattenautomat" refers to a type of mechanical music machine (music box) manufactured by the German company Polyphon-Musikwerke AG (later Polyphonwerke AG) around the turn of the 20th century. The word "polyphon" itself comes from Greek, meaning "many voices," referring to the instrument's ability to produce multiple notes simultaneously.
  • Creator:
    Polyphon (1891 - 1917, German)
  • Creation Year:
    1900
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 53 in (134.62 cm)Depth: 48 in (121.92 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Signs of wear and tear due to age and use.
  • Gallery Location:
    Berlin, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2877216579372

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