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Music Box

ca. 1895 (made)
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Place of origin

Table model Polyphon musical box, model 41R, in a walnut case. There is a colour lithograph on the underside of the lid and the serial number reads 116148, stamped on the bedplate.
It is complete with a disc holder and ten discs (W.52A:J-1975).

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Brief description
Table model Polyphon musical box, model 41R, in a walnut case. Germany, ca. 1895.
Physical description
Table model Polyphon musical box, model 41R, in a walnut case. There is a colour lithograph on the underside of the lid and the serial number reads 116148, stamped on the bedplate.
It is complete with a disc holder and ten discs (W.52A:J-1975).
Dimensions
  • Box height: 11in
  • Box weight: 10in
  • Box height: 6in
Approximate measurements from departmental notes
Credit line
Purchase made possible through the gift of an anonymous benefactor.
Collection
Accession number
W.52-1975

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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