A fabulous Victorian Symphonion dating from the late 19th Century. It is contained within its original walnut box, inlaid with a boxwood strung border and 'Symphonion' in ornate text. Below the lid is a paper insert showing a traditional scene of cherubs playing music. It also comes with 3 original discs.
The music player is operated by a clockwork mechanism and even after 120 years or more the sound is beautiful. It is wound using the lever on the front of the box and it has a stop/start lever on the side.
It is a standard sized player, playing 10" discs. It has 50 teeth on a 4" steel comb that plays the most intricate of discs effortlessly. It has been thoroughly cleaned and serviced and is in good working order and a video can be provided of it playing. The teeth are all intact and in good condition.
The box itself is also in good condition with no major damage and a lovely patina. There are a few small knocks and light marks commensurate with age but nothing detrimental.
