Lot 305 , A late 19th century German walnut cased upright Symphonion, W.2ft 6in. D.1ft 4in. H.7ft 5in.

A late 19th century German walnut cased upright Symphonion, with lyre shaped pediment, pilaster flanked glazed door enclosing the 21 inch disc playing mechanism, over a base housing nine additional discs, W.2ft 6in. D.1ft 4in. H.7ft 5in.
Estimate £3,000-5,000

Overall in very good condition, restored at some point with the case stained to an even treacle coloured tone, the mechanism cleaned and repaired as required, now in full working order, bears an original label to the right side for 5 Pfennig Coins, a few minor surface nicks and dents commensurate with age and use.


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