Fine Art & Decorative Works Day 2
Sat, Jan 17, 2015 09:00AM EST - Sun, Jan 18, 2015 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 579
Polyphon Coin-Operated Disk Music
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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 |
Box
circa 1900, turned and carved walnut case with coin slots on both sides, central panel "Polyphon Automatic Musical Instrument. Insert a penny in the slot & the instrument will render a selection of music," medallion signature "Schutz Marke", double comb, single glazed door with vertical musical disk that plays Star-Spangled Banner, 64 x 20-1/4 x 13 in., with 29 disks, 15-5/8 in., appears to be in good condition, two teeth on comb with broken tips, crack in base panel, other typical surface wear and abrasions; disks with various discoloration, rust and corrosion ,. Provenance: Property from the Collection of Robert and Elizabeth Haskell, Little Washington, Virginia
appears to be in good condition, two teeth on comb with broken tips, crack in base panel, other typical surface wear and abrasions; disks with various discoloration, rust and corrosion ,
