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A Polyphon 15½-inch disc musical box
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A Polyphon 15½-inch disc musical box

细节
A Polyphon 15½-inch disc musical box
No. 8815, with two combs, in quarter-veneered walnut case with corner balusters, disc storage drawer, musical motif inlay to lid and internal polychrome print, with twenty-one discs - 22in. (56cm.) wide, (dampers)
注意事项
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

拍品专文

The front comb is covered by an engraved metal plate, concealing a set of dampers consisting of copper strips (some missing) with felt or leather tips, pressed down on to each tooth by its starwheel. The rear comb has conventional dampers, but of the early type with contact pins fastened into the teeth.