Musical box with pinned metal disc
Musical box with pinned metal disc
Germany
circa 1900
Symphonion
Wood (mahogany, walnut, birch), metal, paper
33 х 31 х 19 cm; disc 25.5 cm, 5.5 kg
Inscription on the musical movement: "Symphonion/509355"
Wooden rectangular box with on four feet, with a keyhole and hinged lid. The case is mahogany veneered. The lid walnut wood veneered, decorated with birch vein. A picture angels, singing and playing musical instruments is on the lid inner side. The inscription "Symphonion" is on the left side.
Musical movement consists of metal disc and a sound comb for 49 tones.
The movement is wound by a lever on the case front side and activated by the lever on the box left side.
Инв.706/ММП