A 19th Century Polyphon. Housed in a walnut veneer case, pierced spandrels above a glazed door flanked by wooden columns, 93cm x 69cm x 39cm. Vertical double comb, coin shoots to both sides along with the winding handle. The Polyphon appears to be in good working and comes with 17 discs.The decorative metal fittings for the coin shoots, along with one of the pierced spandrels, have been removed. These are found in the lower drawer of the Polyphon and can be re-fitted.
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German-late 19th century "Polyphon" musical box in a mahogany and ebonised case, with winding lever, stop/start lever and repeat button, single steel comb with 41 teeth (one missing) and fifty three 8" Polyphon discs designed to play with this box, plus twelve 7-5/8” Symphonion discs not usable with this box, with original trade label to the lid.Dimensions: Height: 16cm Length/Width: 26cm Depth/Diameter: 24cm
MAHOGANY POLYPHON DISC MUSIC BOX, EARLY 20TH CENTURY of oblong form, raised on four bracket feet, with original winding key and a collection of polyphon discs41cm wideQty: 2This lot winds and works, and can play the disks included in the lot. It does take a little while to build up power, but runs well. A service may be helpful as the moving elements show some level of patina.
An early 20th century mahogany cased music box or Edelweiss player, having inlaid design and printed classical scene of cherubs to inside cover, with a good collection of different discs, and with key, overall approx. 32.5cm wide x 19cm deep x 15cm high. Further details: in working condition but in need of clean; comb intact; later Polyphon picture added inside of lid; wood with scuffs / scratches and wear; loss to inlay to areas; wear commensurate with age.
Polyphon-Plattenspieldose um 1900 mit 18 Platten und zwei Symphonion-Spieldosen für BastlerLochplatten-Spieldose in Nussbaumkasten mit Deckelbild, läuft etwas schwer an, aber gängig, mit 18 Lochplatten Weihnachts- und Volksmusik (Dm 20,8 cm), 16 x 26 x 23,5 cm, dazu zwei Symphonion-Plattenspieldosen, einmal mit Hebelaufzug und intakter Mechanik, Deckel an den Scharnieren gebrochen, 12,5 x 19,5 x 17,5 cm, einmal mit Kurbelaufzug, Mechanik zu reparieren, ein Zahn des Kammes gebrochen, 8,5 x 16,5 x 16,5 cm, beide ohne Platten
Late 19th Century German coin operated Polyphon, the movement with 2 combs, marked "D.R.G.M." and numbered "16308", enclosed in a walnut case with a "Schutz Marke" plaque to interior, carved shell and ball finial pediment, straight gadrooned cornice inscribed "Polyphon", both sides with coin slot and plaque "Drop a Penny in the slot", glazed arch panelled door with pierced scroll spandrels flanked by turned columns, retailer's plaque for Douglas & Co., 7 South Street, Finsbury, London, E.C., above a locking coin drawer, on turned and bracket feet, 130 x 69.3 x 39.7cm, with 14 discs, and associated literature, (working when catalogued). (a lot)
Lochplatten-Spieldose mit 18 Platten. Polyphon. Auf dem Deckel und Firmenzettel gemarkt, auf der Kammabdeckung "Breveté SGDG Patent.-Patented.". Um 1900. Nussbaum furniert. 16 x 26 x 23 cm, L Kamm 9 cm. 3,3 + 1,4 kg. "Spieluhr" mit Zughebel in der Front und Stellhebeln in der Front und an einer Seite sowie eingelegter Elfenbeinimitat-Schriftzug auf dem Scharnierdeckel; im Deckel Farblithografie: Musizierende Putten. Geriffelte, goldbronzierte Gusseisen-Grundplatte, Spielwerk mit Zentralantrieb. abgedecktem Zungenkamm sowie aufgesatteltem und etwas kleineren zweiten Messing-Zungenkamm. Polyphon gemarkte, etwas zu kleine Platten, z. B. Ihr Kinderlein kommet, Lobe den Herren, O Tannenbaum, Radetzky-Marsch usw. Funktioniert mit Nebengeräuschen, 1 Zunge fehlt, überholungsbedürftig, Alters-/Gebrauchsspuren am Gehäuse, Platten teils rostig. Aufrufzeit 26. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 16:34 Uhr (CET)Hole plate music box with 18 plates. Polyphon. Marked on the lid and company label, on the comb cover "Breveté SGDG Patent.-Patented.". Circa 1900 Walnut veneered. 16 x 26 x 23 cm, L comb 9 cm. 3.3 + 1.4 kg. "Music box" with pull lever in the front and adjusting levers in the front and on one side as well as inlaid imitation ivory lettering on the hinged lid; color lithograph in the lid: Putti playing music. Fluted, gold-bronzed cast iron base plate, musical mechanism with central drive, covered reed comb and saddled and somewhat smaller second brass reed comb. Polyphonically marked, somewhat too small plates, e.g. Ihr Kinderlein kommet, Lobe den Herren, O Tannenbaum, Radetzky-Marsch etc. Functions with background noise, 1 reed missing, in need of overhaul, signs of age/use on the case, plates partly rusty. Call time 26 | Feb. 2025 | probably 16:34 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Lochplatten-Spieldose mit 15 Platten. Polyphon. Werk gemarkt. Um 1900. Nussbaum furniert, Bein-Einlagen. 16 x 28 x 25 cm, Ø Platten 21 cm. 3,9 + 1,2 kg. "Spieluhr" mit geschweiften Seiten, in der Front Ratschenaufzug und Stellhebel, auf dem Scharnierdeckel Fadeneinlage und leere Kartusche; im Deckel verglaster Druck (musizierende Putten). Goldbronzierte Gusseisen-Grundplatte mit Polyphon-Schriftzug, daneben applizierte Polyphon-Plakette. Werk mit Zungenkamm und Zentralantrieb. Gemarkte Polyphon-Lochplatten, z.B. Trompeter von Säckingen, Fledermaus, Oh du fröhliche, Waldvögelein usw. Funktioniert, kleinere Furnierschäden und -ausbesserungen. 1 Schlüssel. Provenienz : Sammlungsnachlass aus Nordrhein-Westfalen. Aufrufzeit 26. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 16:34 Uhr (CET)Hole plate music box with 15 plates. Polyphon. Marked movement. Circa 1900. Walnut veneered, leg inlays. 16 x 28 x 25 cm, Ø plates 21 cm. 3.9 + 1.2 kg. "Music box" with curved sides, ratchet winding mechanism and setting lever in the front, thread inlay and empty cartouche on the hinged lid; glazed print in the lid (putti playing music). Gold-bronzed cast iron base plate with Polyphon lettering, next to it an applied Polyphon plaque. Movement with tongue comb and central drive. Marked polyphonic perforated plates, e.g. Trompeter von Säckingen, Fledermaus, Oh du fröhliche, Waldvögelein etc. Functioning, minor veneer damage and repairs. 1 key. Provenance : Collection estate from North Rhine-Westphalia. Call time 26 | Feb. 2025 | probably 16:34 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Lochplatten-Spieldose mit 24 Platten. Polyphon. Um 1900. Nussbaum furniert. 20 x 34 x 31 cm, L Kamm 12 cm, Ø Platten 28 cm. 8,8 + 3,7 kg. "Spieluhr" mit Zughebel in der Front und eingelegtem Elfenbeinimitat-Schriftzug auf dem Scharnierdeckel; im Deckel Lithografie: Musizierende Putten. Geriffelte, goldbronzierte Gusseisen-Grundplatte, Spielwerk mit Zungenkamm und Zentralantrieb sowie Welle für die Aufsteckkurbel. Polyphon gemarkte Platten, z. B. Zar und Zimmermann, Wein-Walzer, Bienenhaus, Oh du fröhliche, Vogelhändler, Tannhäuser, Edelweiß usw. Fehlstelle und Ausbesserung am Schriftzug auf dem Deckel, sonst wenige Alters-/Gebrauchsspuren, wenige Platten etwas rostig. 1 Kurbel, 1 Schlüssel. Provenienz : Sammlungsnachlass aus Nordrhein-Westfalen. Aufrufzeit 26. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 16:38 Uhr (CET)Hole plate music box with 24 plates. Polyphon. Around 1900. Walnut veneered. 20 x 34 x 31 cm, L comb 12 cm, Ø plates 28 cm. 8.8 + 3.7 kg. "Music box" with pull lever in the front and inlaid imitation ivory lettering on the hinged lid; lithograph in the lid: putti playing music. Fluted, gold-bronzed cast iron base plate, musical mechanism with reed comb and central drive as well as shaft for the crank handle. Polyphonically marked plates, e.g. Zar und Zimmermann, Wein-Walzer, Bienenhaus, Oh du fröhliche, Vogelhändler, Tannhäuser, Edelweiß etc. Missing part and repair to the lettering on the lid, otherwise few signs of age/use, a few plates somewhat rusty. 1 crank handle, 1 key. Provenance : Collection estate from North Rhine-Westphalia. Call time 26 | Feb. 2025 | probably 16:38 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
A walnut cased table top disc polyphon music box, late 19th/early 20th century, the case signed 'E.Jackson, Leicester', playing 45cm discs, the hinged cover opening to a glazed landscape watercolour on the underside, the brass turntable impressed with the serial number '353962', flanked by twin 17cm steel combs, the case upon ball feet, 29cm H x 60cm W x 53cm D, along with twenty discsPolyphon can be wound and plays discs, however this cannot be taken as a guarantee of working condition. No visible losses to the teeth, please see additional images.
A late 19th century walnut cased polyphon, with lithograph cherubic detail to underside of lid, retailer’s sticker, and sold with twenty-seven 24.3cm diameter discs.Condition Report: In working order. Teeth and tooth tips are ok. Stops at end of tune. Case is in good order commensurate wih age
Polyphon Musikwerke Heureka Allwin style Tabletop Arcade Machine. 1d Play. Circa 1900, with key, untested for working order, in need of attention. Measurements approx. 27" height, 18" width, 6" depth. Please note: All the lots within this auction are located off-site in Kent. Collection will be by appointment from this location which will be made known to buyers upon purchase.
New Polyphon Supply Co., Le Juge de Paix - The Justice of the Peace, Penny Arcade Machine. Early 20th Century. 1d Play. Untested for working order, no key and locked. Measuring approx. 27" height, 18" width, 8" depth. Please note: All the lots within this auction are located off-site in Kent. Collection will be by appointment from this location which will be made known to buyers upon purchase.
Polyphon Musicwerke Kalloscop, 1895 Stereoscope Viewer. 1d Play. Working order, with key. In need of attention internally. Measuring approx. 20" height, 13" width, 14" depth. Please note: All the lots within this auction are located off-site in Kent. Collection will be by appointment from this location which will be made known to buyers upon purchase.
A GERMAN WALNUT POLYPHON MUSIC BOXRETAILED BY SAMUEL HOWARD, MANCHESTER, C.1870-80numbered '23604', the interior with a lithograph depicting classical cherubs in a garden setting, inscribed 'Polyphon', the case with a hinged lid marquetry inlaid with flowers above a geometric panelled front, together with a quantity of discs34.5cm high, 58.3cm wide, 53.3cm deep
A 19th century German Schultz Marke Polyphon walnut cased music box, the lid with inlaid marquetry floral decoration and a scene of putti in a garden setting to the inside, with plaque inscribed 'Polyphon, Marqu de Fabrique, Schultz Marke, Trademark', playing 15.5ins (39.5cms) discs, 54.5cms wide; together with a selection of twenty discs. Condition Report ort
POLYPHON MIT 12 GLOCKEN UND 3 LOCHPLATTEN, vielstimmiger, mechanischer Musikautomat mit Feder, Kurbel, Stimmkamm und Geschwindigkeitsregulator der Polyphon-Musikwerke in Wahren bei Leipzig; um 1900. Holzgehäuse mit floralem Dekor auf dem Deckel. 3 Lochplatten / Schallplatten aus Metallblech mit Zungen und einem Durchmesser von 36 cm. Lochplatten wie folgt bezeichnet "O Susanna/ Wie ist das Leben doch schön", "Verlassen-Verlassen / Kärnter Lied / Keschat" und "Sei gegrüßt du mein schönes Sorrent/ Lied". Innen bezeichnet "Polyphon Notenscheibe No. 48" und "Polyphon No. 73 G". Mit 12 Glocken. Gehäusemaße H. 23 x B. 47 x T. 42 cm. (Altersgemäß guter Zustand mit Gebrauchsspuren, läuft im Kurzzeittest).
Polyphon, walnut disc music box from the late 19th century. With opening, inlaid lid, clockwork mechanism and steel comb. Dimensions: width 53.5 cm, depth 48.5 cm. Width: 53.5cm, Height: 27cm, Depth: 48.5cm, Weight: 10kg, Condition: Good, with traces of use, Material: Wood, metal, ID: ID-ANTQ-7780
Gründerzeit Musikautomatsog. Polyphon. Nussbaum, furniert und teilw. polychrom staffiert. Über flachem Profilsockel hochrechteckiger, eintüriger Korpus, flankiert von Halbsäulen. Weit überstehende Deckplatte sowie oberhalb offen gestalteter Aufsatz aus gegliederten Balustersäulen und Segmentabschluss. Seitlich Münzeinwurf für 10 Penni sowie Antriebskurbel. Spielwerk mit besch. Tonkamm, bez. Musterschutz. Gehäuse innen mit Stempel D.R.G.M. No. 46298. Dazu 18 Lochplatten. Stärkere Altersspuren. H. 135 cm.A walnut veneered Celesta musik box. Signs of age.Berlin. Celesta. Ende 19. Jh.
Nicole Freres - A 19th century Swiss carved oak Polyphon disc music box. The box having a metal plaque inside showing the trademark and address of the company. The underside of the lid decorated with a monochrome classical print. Together with three discs, including the hymn, ‘Lead Kindly Light’.Measures approx. 58cm x 30cm x 50cm
A 19th century walnut and mahogany cased table polyphon, having inlaid marquetry floral design to hinged lid; printed classical scene to inside of lid depicting putti , exterior veneered with ribbed border to base edge, handle to side and disc area inside; together with ten accompanying 15 3/4 inch discs. Case approx. 53.3cm wide x 48cm deep x 28cm high. Further details: untested; case generally in good condition; some areas with loss or damage to veneer and marquetry; nicks and knocks to corners and edging.
Plattenspieldose Polyphonum 1900, Werk gemarkt Polyphon Nr. 46G und nummeriert 33714, zusätzliches Händleretikett Bieling & Richter, Hoflieferant Eisleben, auf Mahagoni gebeiztes Holzgehäuse, im Deckel mit angedeuteter Intarsie, Spielwerk mit intaktem Stimmkamm und acht separat zuschaltbaren Glocken, beigegeben Blechplatte „Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht“, funktionstüchtig, Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren, Maße 19 x 40 x 40 cm.
A German walnut cased floor standing Polyphon, 196cm high, 64cm wide, 38cm deep, with eight 50cm diameter discs, the case has been restored, with a replacement base and gallery top. Condition - fair to good. It appears to be in good working order. There is significant restoration which appears to have been carried out to a high standard.
Großes Polyphon mit UnterschrankDeutschland, um 1900, rechteckiges Nussbaumgehäuse mit Füllungen aus Nussbaumwurzelholz und gedrechselten Ecksäulen, die Oberseite des Scharnierdeckels mit floraler Intarsienarbeit, Deckelinnenseite mit Lithographie musizierender Putten, seitliche Handkurbel und Regler, vollständiger Stahlkamm, erg. Eichenholzunterschrank mit schauseitiger Glastür zur Aufbewahrung der 43 Lochplatten (D: ca. 39,5 cm), num. 28635, funktionstüchtig, sehr schöner Klang, BxTxH: ca. 54,5/49/32 cm (Polyphon), HxBxT: ca. 107/60/49,5 cm (gesamt). Altersspuren, part. besch./Fehlstellen. Regler ohne Funktion.
A Victorian walnut polyphon box, with label for Imhof & Muckle, 1110 New Oxford Street, London, the hinged lid with floral marquetry inlay and foliate carving, opening to reveal a picture inset of frolicking and music playing putti, the interior vacant, with a four panelled box with turned and fluted columns to the corners, above foliate carving, raised on bracket feet, 35cm high, 55cm wide, 49.5cm deep.

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