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Music box

Twin-disc Symphonion playing 11 discs on two opposed comb assembles of 84 teeth each in a harmony arrangement. Case of walnut with kingwood veneer and an inlay of wild roses on the lid.

  • Date:
    ca. 1895-1900 (made)
  • Maker:
    Symphonionfabrik AG [Corporation]
  • Collection:
    Victoria and Albert Museum
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  • Place of production:
    Leipzig
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  • Materials:Walnut case
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  • Repository:Victoria and Albert Museum
  • Measurements:Length: 32 in Case, Width: 20 in Case