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Polyphon

Square case, the sides and lid veneered with walnut, the interior veneered with kingwood. Inside of lid decorated with sepia-coloured print, depicting puttii playing various musical instruments in a scene of Classical ruins. Single comb mechanism with centre drive, the metal bed plate stamped "POLYPHON". Lever wound, the ratcheted lever and stop/start button positioned at front of case. With 27 original steel discs.

  • Date:
    c.1895–1900
  • Maker:
    Polyphon-Musikwerke AG [Corporation]
  • Collection:
    National Museums Liverpool
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  • Place of production:
    Leipzig (Timezone: Europe/Berlin)
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  • Repository:National Museums Liverpool
  • Measurements:Width 310mm, depth 280mm, height 160mm