Antique Symphonion Clock

Price Type: auction
Sold Date: 11/3/2002
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Catalog Description:

C.1905, Symphonion musical mantel clock, with American tunes. This clock/ music disc combination in nice condition, except as noted. The dial has some damage around the 3 o'clock position. Two of the little turned ornaments just below the top are missing. The comb has 3 broken teeth, and the governor fan in the base of the clock has been replaced The movement is nice and clean and in running condition and plays 4.5" No. 20 discs. There are 5 discs with this music box that include: "God Save the Queen", "Little Alabama Coon", "Washington Post March", "Home Sweet Home" and Ta ra ra bom der e!. A picture of this music box can be found in "Encyclopedia of Automatic Musical Instruments" by Q. David Bowers, pg. 216. Despite the 3 missing teeth, the melodies are still fully recognizable and sound OK. It is a bonus to have 5 discs, 4 of them of American tunes. Plays at will with lever top rt, or on the hour. Height 12.25" $1,400-$1,800

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