Symphonion 28L
Disc Musical Box.
ca. 1885-1905 (made)
ca. 1885-1905 (made)
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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.
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| Title | Symphonion 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. |
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| Credit line | Purchase made possible through the gift of an anonymous benefactor. |
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| Accession number | W.140:1 to 15-1975 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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