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Art Nouveau Symphonion, mahogany, Presumably Germany,

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Art Nouveau Symphonion, mahogany, Presumably Germany,
Art Nouveau Symphonion, mahogany, Presumably Germany,
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Mahogany, glass, iron, brass, lead
Presumably Germany, 1904
Two-piece housing Assembly
Lower part with projecting in plinth area, three high rectangular cassettes, geometric decorative appliqués of brass and a floral inlay in the middle
Sides and front of the upper part with faceted glass; central a geometric art nouveau ornament
Glazing flanked by geometric brass moldings
Above a top flat with broken pediment
Two barrels, two combs, drum, weights and rope winch original
On the left side two locks and a crank
On the upper front a plaque of brass with dating ‘Zasulze dem Verdienste 1904’
Dimensions: 248.5 x 97 x 49.5 cm (height x width x depth)

The large Symphonion was made in 1904. The music cabinet shows a two-part case construction. The base is structured by three high rectangular cassettes and geometric brass moldings. A floral inlay can be found on the middle of the lower front. Sides and front are provided with faceted glass. A geometric art nouveau ornament framed by lead came is shown on the front. The glazing is flanked by geometric brass moldings. A parted gable can be found on the upper front of the mahogany case. The Symphonion has two barrels, two combs and a drum. It works via a winch and weights on the side crank.


The Symphonion is in good original condition. The surface is partially rubbed and there are some blemishes on the base. The left sides shows slight traces of inactive worm infestation. On the upper middle a brass plaque can be found "Zasulze the merits of 1904". The dimensions of the case are 248.5 x 97 x 49.5 cm. (bed)


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Art Nouveau Symphonion, mahogany, Presumably Germany,

Estimate €12,800 - €16,000
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Starting Price €8,000
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