Germany, Leipzig

Late 19th - early 20th centuries

Symphonion Musikwerke

Wood , metal, paper

26.4 х 18 х 20 cm, disc diameter 19.4 cm

On sound comb: "159192", inscription on the bottom "2744"

Rectangular wooden box with push-button lock and a hinged lid. The body and the lid are painted imtating wenge wood. The lid external surface is framed with a streak painted imitating the texture of rosewood, the center is decorated with images of flower arrangements alike the  marquetry technique. The rural landscape and images of gnomes are on the lid inner side, the inscription "Symphonion" is above it. Musical movement consists of a metal disk and a sound comb for 41 tunes. The movement is winded by a handle is on the case right side, and activated with a sliding lever on the left side.
Music media: metal disk.