Lot 356 , A substantial early 20th century inlaid walnut cased tabletop Orpheus polyphon on a floor standing base containing a compartment for storing the discs, together with thirty-seven 57.5cm diameter discs, and a winding hand

A substantial early 20th century inlaid walnut cased tabletop Orpheus polyphon on a floor standing base containing a compartment for storing the discs, together with thirty-seven 57.5cm diameter discs, and a winding handle, the polyphon dimensions; 86cm wide, 69cm deep, 31cm high, overall height including the stand; 89cm.
£200-300

Condition:
Woodwork good, internal glazed section that houses the mechanism with a chipped corner; cabinet will benefit from a clean and wax; no key. Mechanism fully-wound but not working; steel flywheel shown in image 8 rotates when forced but it’s momentary motion cannot be sustained.

Sold for £950