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Disk Music Box ‘Symphonion’ with 31 Discs, Leipzig, c.

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Disk Music Box ‘Symphonion’ with 31 Discs, Leipzig, c.
Disk Music Box ‘Symphonion’ with 31 Discs, Leipzig, c.
Item Details
Description
Wooden box, brass etc.
Leipzig, circa 1900
Musikwerke Gebr. Lochmann (1976-1930) - Manufacturer of musical instruments
Veneered wooden box with musical mechanism; the inside of the lid with a print depicting musical putti
Serial number 309210
Marked on the inside ‘SYMPHONION / SCHUTZ-MARKE / TRADE-MARK / MADE IN GERMANY’ as well as with vendor’s plaque ‘Musik-Waaren / Robert Wächtler / HAMBURG – GR. NEUMARKT’
Spring-driven movement (running) with crank for winding
31 perforated discs including popular songs and marches
Dimensions: 27 x 47 x 37.5 cm; diameter of discs: 30 cm
Good condition, ready to play with a very beautiful sound
A classic collector's item for enthusiasts of traditional technology

This Symphonion was manufactured by the musical instrument manufactory of the Brothers Lochmann, whose founder Paul Lochmann invented the perforated plates in 1886. To ‘preserve’ music in a technical way and to be able to recall it at any time, has been a dream of music lovers for centuries. Such a Symphonion disk music box was a milestone in the history. The present music box is ready for use and features a beautiful sound. The 31 perforated discs play pieces by popular songs, waltzes and marches



The Symphonion is in overall good condition, showing minor wear consistent with age. The box with some worm damage (inactive) and minor losses to the veneer. One tooth is broken. The discs show corrosion. Some are warped and with minimal material loss. The box measures 27 x 47 x 37.5 cm and the diameter of the discs is 30 cm. (tfa)


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Disk Music Box ‘Symphonion’ with 31 Discs, Leipzig, c.

Estimate €1,920 - €2,400
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