Symphonion
Music Box
ca. 1890-1910 (made)
ca. 1890-1910 (made)
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Symphonion single-comb table model music box with 9 discs and a winding handle. The bed plate is stamped 'Schutz-marke 341248' and is marked 'Made in Germany'. Inside the lid is the company name and a photograph of a group of cherubic children singing. The case is highly carved in oak, imitating a Rococo style.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 11 parts.
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| Title | Symphonion (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Oak |
| Brief description | Disc musical box, a Symphonion table model in a case of highly carved oak with a photograph of singing children inside the lid. German, ca. 1890-1910. |
| Physical description | Symphonion single-comb table model music box with 9 discs and a winding handle. The bed plate is stamped 'Schutz-marke 341248' and is marked 'Made in Germany'. Inside the lid is the company name and a photograph of a group of cherubic children singing. The case is highly carved in oak, imitating a Rococo style. |
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| Credit line | Purchase made possible through the gift of an anonymous benefactor. |
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| Accession number | W.93-1975 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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