A 19th century walnut coin operated penny-in-the-slot sympho...

Hammer

£3,100

A 19th century walnut coin operated penny-in-the-slot symphonion, the vertical mechanism playing 49cm steel discs, the architectural case with shaped pediment crested by turned finials, above an arched glazed door, applied with mouldings, bun feet, 137cm high, 65cm wide, 38cm deep, numbered to verso 365807, c.1890; thirteen discs in pine carry case

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Although we cannot guarantee the working condition of mechanical items, it seems to wind and play

One tooth missing from upper comb otherwise generally good condition, case with a few knocks and scuffs but nothing serious, please see photographs