Lot 46 , A 19th century walnut cased Polyphon musical box, with thirty six 15.5 inch discs, width 21.5in.

A 19th century walnut cased Polyphon musical box, with thirty six 15.5 inch discs, tempo-regulator, and label for William Whiteley Musical Instrument Department, width 21.5in.
Estimate £300-500

The case is overall in very good order with some slight bleaching and surface wear to the finish, there are some minor dents and knocks, there are some old filled worm holes to the left hand side of the lid, the interior is set with a picture of the Eiffel Tower which is in good order, the combs appear to be complete, they are polished but not to a high polish, and the movement functions and plays well but is not guaranteed. Double comb.


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Sold for £1,400