Antique Imperial Symphonion Disc Music Box With 12 Metal "Records" WORKS!

Plays a 10.5" metal disc on a single comb, housed in a carved mahogany case which retains the original scenic lithograph to the underside of the lid marked "Imperial Symphonion". Picture depicts cherubs playing various instruments. Box measures 13-3/4" x 12" x 8" with small knob feet. Believed to be circa late 19th century/early 20th century. Crank works and music plays slowly. Not tested beyond that. Includes 12 discs as listed below in varied condition from very good to fair with rust and dents. Include:
On player - The Sousa Girl 20168 by BM Jerome
My Wild Irish Rose 20124 CH Olcott
Ben Bolt 20157 N. Kneass
Hands Across the Sea 20110
Dancing With Ma Baby 20164 Anthony
Doan Ye Cry Ma Honey 20123 - marked Patented
Smoky Mikes 2011 Marked patented
La Czarina 20064 Russian Mazerka
+4 no names - rusted and bent

Notes: See notes above and photos as part of the description.

Consistent with age and use.

13-3/4" x 12" x 8"

18%

Maria Stanton and Dan Lavender | (914) 830-1995 | Maria.stanton@icloud.com

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Private Residence

Stamford, CT 06902

When to Pickup

Saturday, 6/19, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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