Music Box
ca. 1890-1910 (made)
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Symphonion 'Eroica' musical hall clock, playing three discs at once, (discs are 35.5cm diameter). With 300 musical teeth in three sets of two combs per set, the musical box is set into a Lenzkirch hall clock in a heavily carved mahogany case.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | Symphonion 'Eroica' musical hall clock, playing three discs at once, with 300 musical teeth in three sets of two combs per set. German, ca. 1890-1910. |
| Physical description | Symphonion 'Eroica' musical hall clock, playing three discs at once, (discs are 35.5cm diameter). With 300 musical teeth in three sets of two combs per set, the musical box is set into a Lenzkirch hall clock in a heavily carved mahogany case. |
| Credit line | Purchase made possible through the gift of an anonymous benefactor. |
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| Accession number | W.70:1-1975 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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