Day 1: American, Southern & Modern Works
Fri, Jan 15, 2016 05:00PM EST - Sun, Jan 17, 2016 05:00PM EST
Live Auction
Lot 226
Fine Walnut Upright Polyphon
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
German, late 19th century, inscription on back of lower case "R.S. 35 Franfurt(?)…", figured walnut veneered case in two parts, upper case with glazed door and pierce-carved spandrels containing Polyphon mechanism, lower case with fall-front compartment containing eleven musical discs, 83-1/2 x 33-1/2 x 19-1/4 in. case generally good condition with minor pest damage, feet off but present, lacking crown pediment, minor breaks and losses to pierced carving, some surface and other finish flaws. Provenance: Private Collection, West Virginia; Brunk Auctions, July 12, 2008, lot 408; Private Flat Rock, North Carolina Collection
case generally good condition with minor pest damage, feet off but present, lacking crown pediment, minor breaks and losses to pierced carving, some surface and other finish flaws
Condition
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