Penny in the Slot Polyphon
A disc musical box by Polyphon of Leipzig, Germany. Manuafactured in January 1898. Walnut veneered case or typical form plays 19 5/8 inch/50cm discs, 12 supplied. Case restored, mechanism serviced, supplied with a replica disc bin constructed in the manner of the original. Sold
Early 6 air Cylinder Musical Box
A 6 air cylinder musical box, No.10239. Swiss, circa 1845. Fruitwood case, original finish, mechanism serviced, replacement key, 3 external control levers. Sold
Nicole Freres, Grand Format Cylinder Musical Box
12 air, grand format cylinder musical box made by the highly regarded manufacturer Nicole Freres. Serial number 46334. Gamme number 3091. The 12 airs are played via a massive 58.5cm cylinder on two combs (56 and 57 teeth). 12 airs by composers Rossini, Mendlessohn, Mayerbeer, Batiste, Handel, Mozart and Auber. Case and mechanism restored. Sold
Polyphon No.116280
A disc musical box by Polyphon of Leipzig, Germany. Circa 1900. No. 116280. Playing 8 1/4 inch / 21 cm diameter discs. Walnut veneered serpentine case. Replacement key. Case repolished and mechanism serviced. Supplied with 10 original discs, pristine condition. 2 year guarantee. 27 1/2 x 25 1/2 x 16cm or 10 7/8 x 10 x 6 3/8 inches. SOLD
Polyphon No.113515
A disc musical box by Polyphon of Leipzig, Germany circa 1900. Serial number 113515. Playing 8 1/4 inch/21 cm discs. Walnut veneered case, rectangular. Case repolished. Mechanism serviced and supplied with 10 original discs. 2 year guarantee. 25 x 23.5 x 16cm or 10 x 9 1/4 x 6 1/4 inches. Sold
Symphonion
A disc musical box No. 493275 by Symphonion of Leipzig, Germany. Playing 7 1/2 inch diameter discs, 10 included. Date of manufacture August 1900. Mechanism serviced, original finish to case. Sold
Swiss Cylinder Musical Box
A cylinder musical box, Swiss, circa 1890 playing 8 airs as per original tune sheet. Case and mechanism restored. Replacement key to lock. SOLD
Swiss Cylinder Musical Box No. 31898
A Swiss cylinder musical box circa 1895 playing 8 airs on a 15.5cm cylinder. Case and mechanism restored. Serial number. 31898. £Sold
Swiss Cylinder Musical Box by Nicole Freres
A cylinder musical box by Nicole Freres of Geneva, Switzerland. No 44876, circa 1860. The 33.5cm cylinder plays 8 airs as listed on original tune sheet. Case 56 x 22 x 14 cm or 22 x 8.5 x 5.5 inches. Excellent condition. Professionally restored, case and mechanism. SOLD
A cylinder musical box by Paillard Vaucher Fils (PVF) of St Croix
A cylinder musical box by Paillard Vaucher Fils (PVF) of St Croix, of Switzerland, no 6777, 'Piccolo' format playing 8 airs as indicated on original tune sheet. Cylinder 27.5cm in length. Case 50 x 21 x 51 cm or 20 x 9 x 6 inches. Brazillian Rosewood veneer to lid with boxwood stringing and a floral inlay. Faux rosewood finish to carcass, mechanism and case restored. SOLD
Nicole Freres Cylinder Musical Box
A cylinder musical box by Nicole Freres of Geneva, Switzerland, playing 8 airs as indicated on original tune sheet. Serial number 52222. 45.5 x 21 x 14.5 cm or 18 x 8 x 6 inches. Excellent condition professionally restored. £SOLD
Key wind musical box by Nicole Freres
A cylinder musical box (Key Wind) by Nicole Freres of Geneva, Swiss. Circa 1850. Serial number 31198. Gamme number 1299. The 28 cm cylinder plays 6 airs as indicated on original tune sheet. Plain fruitwood case. 44.5 x 15 x 13 cm or 17.5 x 6 x 5 inches. SOLD
Key wind musical box
A six air cylinder musical box, number 10239, swiss, circa 1845. Three exposed controls, fruitwood case. Original finish, mechanism professionally restored. Replacement key. Sold
Musical Photograph Album
An Edwardian leather bound photograph album with a 2 air musical mechanism, original photographs. Mechanism professionally restored. Photograph album in good original condition - no damage to spine. SOLD
Bremond
A superior quality cylinder musical box by B.A. Bremond of Geneva circa 1885 playing 8 airs as listed on original tune sheet. Serial number 23453 Gamme number 1598 Case 55cm/21.5 inches long, 23cm/9 inched deep, 15cm/6inches high. Burr Walnut with boxwood stringing and tulipwood crossbanding. Case and mechanism restored. Sorry SOLD
Bells Drum Visible
That is how the original manufacturers described this cylinder musical box on the tune sheet. The 8 airs are listed on the original tune sheet.This musical box has a 7 ¼ inch or 18 cm cylinder that actuate hammers, that strike four bells and a drum. The hammers or beaters that strike the drum may be disengaged. The mechanism has a serial number of 22055 and was made in St Croix in Switzerland circa 1895. The case and mechanism have been fully restored. The case measures 20 inches (51 cm) x 12 ½ inches (31.5 cm) deep x 10 ¼ inches (26 cm) high. £2,950