Late 19th Century walnut-cased 'Polyphon Automatic Musical Instrument', Peters, Leipzig, the 16.5cm double comb on gilt metal bed-plate, playing toothed 39.5cm / 15.5in discs, the case with architectural pediment over silvered plaque 'Polyphon Automatic Musical Instrument Made in Liepsic', over glazed door with scroll fretwork decoration framing cast lyre motif, the lockable coin drawer to base raised upon flattened bun feet, the right side with fiurther silvered plaque 'Drop a Penny in the Slot / Peters - Leipzig', above cast coin slot over winding arbor for the crank handle, overall 59.5cm x 32cm x 92cm high, the lower section housing a selection of discs, behind hinged front, a further 71cm x 41.5cm x 84cm high, in total 176cm high, sold with 37 assorted polyphon discs
Sold for £1,700
Late 19th Century walnut-cased 'Polyphon Automatic Musical Instrument', Peters, Leipzig, the 16.5cm double comb on gilt metal bed-plate, playing toothed 39.5cm / 15.5in discs, the case with architectural pediment over silvered plaque 'Polyphon Automatic Musical Instrument Made in Liepsic', over glazed door with scroll fretwork decoration framing cast lyre motif, the lockable coin drawer to base raised upon flattened bun feet, the right side with fiurther silvered plaque 'Drop a Penny in the Slot / Peters - Leipzig', above cast coin slot over winding arbor for the crank handle, overall 59.5cm x 32cm x 92cm high, the lower section housing a selection of discs, behind hinged front, a further 71cm x 41.5cm x 84cm high, in total 176cm high, sold with 37 assorted polyphon discs
Auction: Summer Specialist Sale, 1st Jun, 2023
The sale of the contents from Barrow Court, the former home of the late technology entrepreneur Iann Barron C.B.E.
In Focus: The Barrow Court Sale
Summer Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors Items
The Wine Auction, from the cellars of Barrow Court, and a major consignment, which has until recently been professionally stored at LCB Dinton.
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Tuesday 30th May - 10am till 5pm at Clevedon Salerooms
Wednesday 31st May - 10am till 5pm at Clevedon Salerooms
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