Not currently on display at the V&A

Music Box

ca. 1895-1900 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Twin-disc Symphonion playing 11 discs on two opposed comb assembles of 84 teeth each in a harmony arrangement. Case of walnut with kingwood veneer and an inlay of wild roses on the lid.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Musical Box
  • Winding Handle
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Twin-disc Symphonion playing 11 discs on two comb assembles of 84 teeth each in a harmony arrangement. Probably German, ca. 1895-1900.
Physical description
Twin-disc Symphonion playing 11 discs on two opposed comb assembles of 84 teeth each in a harmony arrangement. Case of walnut with kingwood veneer and an inlay of wild roses on the lid.
Dimensions
  • Case length: 32in
  • Case width: 20in
Credit line
Purchase made possible through the gift of an anonymous benefactor.
Collection
Accession number
W.60:1&:2-1975

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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