Science, Technology & Clocks
Description:
Regina 15 1/2-inch Musical Box and Twenty-seven Discs, Style 11, No. 48110, with long bedplate, single comb, celluloid plaques, patd. dates to 1897, monochrome print, and mahogany case with mother-of-pearl inlay and ivorine pin-striping, wd. 21 in.; and twenty-seven original steel discs playing a selection of reveries, waltzes, cake walk tunes and marches, including "United Confederate Veterans March," "Washington Post," and "A Midsummer Night's Dream Wedding March."
Estimate $800-1,200
Movement in good, unrestored playing condition. No damaged teeth in the comb. Exterior case finish is stripped, and there is a black stain on the left side of the lid. Interior finish has bubbles in the polish. Discs in mainly good playing condition with only a few spots of minor scattered surface rust. Has crank.