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Symphonion 28L

Disc Musical Box.
ca. 1885-1905 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Hand cranked music box, with carrying handle straps, in the style of an organ but with regular musical box movement. Grained case with gilt metal mounts and a compartment in the rear for storing discs. It has an upright layout with fourteen airs.


Object details

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Parts
This object consists of 15 parts.

  • Disc Musical Box
  • Disc From Musical Box
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TitleSymphonion 28L (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Metal and wood
Brief description
Symphonion portable box organ style no. 28L, playing 5.75" discs on a 40 tooth comb, intended as a toy musical box. German, ca. 1885-1905.
Physical description
Hand cranked music box, with carrying handle straps, in the style of an organ but with regular musical box movement. Grained case with gilt metal mounts and a compartment in the rear for storing discs. It has an upright layout with fourteen airs.
Dimensions
  • Cylinder length: 5.75in
Credit line
Purchase made possible through the gift of an anonymous benefactor.
Collection
Accession number
W.140:1 to 15-1975

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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