Musical box with metal disk model "Adler"
Musical box with metal disk model "Adler"
Germany, Leipzig
19
Julius Heinrich Zimmermann
Wood (walnut), metal, paper
20 х 16.9 х 23.2 cm, disc diameter 20.9 cm
Inscriptions on the comb: "Adler Schutz-Marke, Made in Germany"
Rectangular wooden box with a hinged lid, with latch. The case and cover of the box are veneered with walnut wood. The picture of a girl-angel, two cherubs and an eagle, holding in its beak a ribbon with the inscription "Adler" is on the cover internal side. The girl holds an olive-branch with fruit in one hand, and - an alphorn, which she is playing on in the other. Musical movement consists of a metal disk and the comb for 41 tunes. It is activated by a small lever on the case front side. A pulled out handle for stopping the tunes is there as well. Music media: metal disk.
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