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German Polyphon Upright Coin-Op Disc Music Box

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German Polyphon Upright Coin-Op Disc Music Box

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Description

German Polyphon Upright Coin-Op Disc Music Box
late 19th/early 20th century
the walnut case with a carved pediment crest and turned columns, the case and mechanism marked "Polyphon," the metal tag beside the coin slot reads "Einwurf 5 Pfennig"
20 discs (19 1/2 in. diameter)
50 x 27 1/2 x 16 inches

Condition

The finish has been cleaned and overcoated. The crest missing a block underneath one of the columns. All of the teeth are intact. The mechanism works but needs a cleaning. The crank has a split at the end.

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German Polyphon Upright Coin-Op Disc Music Box

Name: German Polyphon Upright Coin-Op Disc Music Box
SKU: 130191051
Price: 2400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $3,000 - $5,000

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