Criterion 20-inch Floor-standing Coin-operated Musical Box

Description:

Criterion 20-inch Floor-standing Coin-operated Musical Box, The Equitable Manufacturing Co., Iowa City, Iowa, c. 1900, the two-part oak case with carved acanthus leaf crown molding above the circular beveled glass and pierced spandrel full-width hinged door, dual comb mechanism, crank-arm, coin slot and gumball mechanism on side of cabinet, carved stepped molded midsection, with plaque reading The Equitable Manfg. Co. Iowa City, Iowa, lower disc storage door with carved columns flanking the egg-and-dart frame that encloses an applied lyre and floral-decorated raised panel, all resting on a carved, stepped, molded base, fifteen discs, ht. 80 3/4 in.
Estimate $7,000-9,000

in 2008 Nancy Fratti Music Boxes, Canastota, N.Y. restored mechanism. Case has some missing moldings, appears to be original finish with scratches, nicks, and varnish loss. Spandrels in door are partially broken, mechanism is running and playing.


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