Symphonion Disc Musical Box and an Edison Home Phonograph

Description:

Symphonion Disc Musical Box and an Edison Home Phonograph, 19th century, ebonized Symphonion case with transfer decorated decal on lid, dual 4 1/2-in. combs, lever crank on front, start/stop on side, fifteen 10 1/2-in. discs, 12 1/2-in. square; oak Edison case no. H36760 with transfer decorated decal on lid reading Edison Home Phonograph, iron bed plate, and brass horn, lg. 16 in.
Estimate $200-400

no broken teeth on Symphonion, lid decal has losses, currently working; Edison running but needs leather belt from motor to pully.


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