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Polyphon Upright Coin Operated Music Box with Xylophone
Lot 5069

Polyphon Upright Coin Operated Music Box with Xylophone

Estimate: $4,000 - $7,000
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Polyphon Upright Coin Operated Music Box with Xylophone. Renaissance revival style carved walnut case, the music box top section with 16 xylophone chimes; the base storing 12 22" discs. Round metal polyphon badge to interior, plaque to side reads "Men werpe een 1 Centstuck de gleuf.". Germany. Late 19th century. {Approximate dimensions:  85 1/2" high x 29 1/2" wide x 16" deep.}. 

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Has not been tested, working order is not guaranteed.  Key used to operate movement is missing.  Case with minor wear and restoration, looks to be refinished.  Interior with minimal apparent wear.

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