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Polyphon
Polyphon Record Machine 1890-1900 Music

1900

$4,229.94
£3,118.21
€3,550
CA$5,791.20
A$6,422.87
CHF 3,372.98
MX$78,877.43
NOK 42,698.69
SEK 40,265.44
DKK 27,016.64
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About the Item

Polyphon Record Automaton 1890-1900 Music Large luxury model Sounds beautiful in its original condition and has been retuned. Records are approximately 40 cm in diameter. Polyphon Double Comb 76 Notes Width 54 cm Depth 48 cm Height 32 cm The automaton has been completely overhauled. Spring housing re-adjusted. Comb completely tuned. Case has been overhauled. Includes 8 records, mostly marches, which are very rare. Original crank, windable from the side. Two settings, for single song or continuous operation. The device is listed in the "Encyclopedia of Automatic Musical Instruments." Polyphon is known for its high-quality production of music automatons.
  • Creator:
    Polyphon (1891 - 1917, German)
  • Creation Year:
    1900
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.6 in (32 cm)Width: 21.26 in (54 cm)Depth: 18.9 in (48 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Overall good vintage condition, consistent with age and wear.
  • Gallery Location:
    Berlin, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2877216605872

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