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SYMPHONION MUSIC BOX

• IMPERIAL SYMPHONION DISC MUSIC BOX,
  IMPERIAL SYMPHONION DISC MUSIC BOX, mahogany case on ball feet, retains original scenic lithograph to underside of lid marked "IMPERIAL SYMPHONION", depicting cherubs playing various instruments, single disc, Symphonion Manufacturing Co, NY. Late 19th/early 20th century, Symphonion 143, 10"h x 22"w x 19"d
• SYMPHONION MAHOGANY DISC MUSIC
  SYMPHONION MAHOGANY DISC MUSIC BOXSymphonion Mahogany Disc Music Box, c. 1900, New York, serial #14855, with ten 13 1/2 in. dia. discs, h. 10 1/2 in., w. 18 1/2 in., d. 16 3/4 in.
• SYMPHONION DISC MUSIC BOX Late
  SYMPHONION DISC MUSIC BOX Late 19th/Early 20th c., Germany, mahogany case, paper lined lid interior, 6.5"h x 10.75"w x 8.75"d
• SYMPHONION MUSIC BOX W/ 15
  SYMPHONION MUSIC BOX W/ 15 DISKSSymphonion Musikwerke, German. Musical box disk player with 15 disks, each a unique song. The interior with a chromolithograph depicting an Alpine landscape and gnomes. The songs include: The Washington Post March by Sousa, The Carnival of Venice, The Corneville Bells, Say "Au Revoir" but not "Good Bye" Harry Kennedy, Dancing in the Barn, Sweethearts Again by Chas Graham, Marching Through Georgia by Work, Gayly to War March, Jolly Fellows Waltz, Push Dem Clouds Away P. Gaunt, I Wish I was in Dixie's Land, America's Banner "Old Glory" by J.E. Carroll, Kathleen Mavourneen by F.M.W. Crouche, Beau Ideal March by Ph. Sousa, and Chorus from The Troubadour. Disks (each); diameter: 7 5/8 in. Box; height: 7 in x width: 10 1/2 in x depth: 8 in. Condition: The box is in generally good condition. There is wear to the box consistent with age. There are two worn grooves along the interior of the box from the music disks. The box is in working condition though it may require some maintenance. The disks are in generally good condition with light wear, scratching, and oxidation. The crank handle is missing and not included. Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
• 3 BOXES, INCL. SYMPHONION MUSIC BOX
  3 BOXES, INCL. SYMPHONION MUSIC BOX CASE AND ENGLISH GE...Three (3) boxes including: one (1) Symphonion music box case, Rococo style, having relief carved figure, scroll and shell decoration to exterior and the original Symphonion lid insert to interior, but lacking musical works, early 20th century; one (1) English Georgian 19th century square inlaid marquetry box with domed top, and one (1) English Georgian 19th century brass-bound mahogany lap desk, fitted interior with green leather writing surface, pen tray and ink bottle well, brass shield escutcheon to the top and around the keyhole. Ranging in size from 6" H x 5 3/4" W x 6 1/2" D (smallest box) to 11" H x 18 1/2" W x 15 1/2" D (Symphonion case). Condition: Symphonion box with overall general scattered wear, abrasions and losses, lacking musical works. Inlaid dome top box with losses to veneer to left side of top, overall good condition. Lap desk with expected overall use wear, minor shrinkage and abrasions to case, interior with wear and minor paint touchup to pen tray, top left side of writing surface with separation at joint.
• Symphonion double-comb disc music
  Symphonion double-comb disc music box in an ornate walnut veneered case with front ratchet wind motor, circa 1890, not marked, with 48 12" discs, serial # 90809, in working condition. 9.5"h x 19.5"w x 15"d Condition: One tooth off, wear consistent with age.
• AN ANTIQUE GERMAN CARVED OAK
  AN ANTIQUE GERMAN CARVED OAK SYMPHONION MUSIC BOX, 1880...AN ANTIQUE GERMAN CARVED OAK SYMPHONION MUSIC BOX, 1880s, in a nicely carved Rococo Revival case of bombé rectangular form with a hinged lid centering a raised panel, enclosing an oval reserve of elongated "C" scrolls and corner shell pendants framing a dancing maiden and youth in 18th century attire, within a sloping border of bow ribbon tied musical trophy horns, bugles, and reed pipes amidst curling rocaille foliage partitioned by shaped convex cartouches, opening to a green velvet lined lid interior with gilt "Symphonian" above a circular silk reserve depicting a dandy youth in fashionable early 19th century attire, flirting with a shy maiden beauty in long gown seated on a stone garden balustrade, over an interior fitted with a mechanism of cut steel and brushed brass combs stamped "SCHUTZ-MARKE / MADE IN," and "TRADE-MARK / GERMANY," flanking a circular logo of a lyre entwined with ribbon inscribed "SYMPHONION," beneath a hinged arm and mounted on a gold painted stippled metal plaque, flanked on exterior by a brass start/stop knob opposite a removable winding hand crank and enclosed on each by cartouches of blossoming curling foliage bordered by serpentine panels of stylized rocaille and shells ending in floral sprays, flanking a similarly carved front centering a seated cherub playing his lute and raised on short cabochon detailed sinuous legs terminating in scrolled feet, includes twelve period metal music discs. Height: 11 3/4" Width: 20 1/4" Depth: 16" Note: A virtually identical Symphonion was sold on Sept. 25, 2021 by Fontaine's Auction Gallery for $2,100. Provenance: Art collection of the late Charles and Geri L. Hooks, owners of Houston’s oldest and most prestigious art gallery, Hooks-Epstein Galleries. Condition: The carved oak box is in good condition for antique music boxes of this age, use, and materials including but not limited to normal surface buildup, minor nicks, small scratches, a few losses, old repairs, filled age shrinkage cracks, and expected light wear. The mechanism has small patches of surface oxidation/rust, small old scratches, and dust buildup in crevices. The metal music discs have been used and exhibit expected wear with marks, scratches, dings, bent areas, and worn printed titles. While Simpson Galleries does not guarantee any music mechanism, this Symphonion was carefully wound and played the "Auld Lang Syne" disc once. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
• Symphonion Music Automaton, upright
  Symphonion Music Automaton, upright coin-operated disk music box, walnut and oak case, 27 x 20-1/4 x 13-1/4 in., with twelve 11-7/8 in. disks. Good working order, two pieces half-round molding off of front and drawer with back off (pieces present), door latch does not close completely, exterior with slight veneer separations and corner losses, back door with chips and added nails, disks with dents, several mounting holes with splits and bent metal, one damaged.
• Symphonion Brevete Patent disc
  Symphonion Brevete Patent disc music box, Leipzig, Germany, late 19th C, lift top with parcel gilt polychrome patriotic motifs, interior lid with paper having a color border of musical figures and winged putti enclosing multi-language directions, wood case fitted with double combs, includes one disc, 11-3/4" sq c 6-1/2" h, operating condition, Yes all the combs have their teeth.
• Symphonion double-comb disc music
  Symphonion double-comb disc music box in an ornate walnut veneered case with front ratchet wind motor, circa 1890, not marked, with 48 12" discs, serial # 90809, in working condition. 9.5"h x 19.5"w x 15"d Condition: One tooth off, in working order, wear consistent with age.
• German Symphonion disc music box,
  German Symphonion disc music box, circa 1895, with original printed label and paint decorated case, 7"h x 10 1/2"w, disc 7 3/4"dia
• (LOT) SYMPHONION BREVETE PATENT
  (LOT) SYMPHONION BREVETE PATENT DISC MUSIC BOX(lot) Symphonion Brevete Patent disc music box, Leipzig, Germany, late 19th c., the lift top with parcel gilt polychrome patriotic motifs, interior lid with paper having a color and gilt border of musical figures and winged putto enclosing multi-language directions, wood case fitted with double combs, accompanied by (9) discs, operating at this time, bottom panel intact with separation, music box: approx 7"h, 10.75"w, 10.75"d; disc box: approx 2"h, 11"w, 11"d, 14.4 lbs total
• ANTIQUE SYMPHONION POLYPHON MUSIC
  ANTIQUE SYMPHONION POLYPHON MUSIC BOXAntique wooden music box with monogrammed "W" on brass plate on top of lid, box comes with seven (7) 9 1/2" music discs, box measures 7 1/2" x 12 1/2" x 11 1/2" Player is functional, crack in wooden lid, erosion on discs, see more images for deon condition. This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• SYMPHONION DISC MUSIC BOX W/
  SYMPHONION DISC MUSIC BOX W/ DISCSGerman Symphonion disc mahogany music box, double comb mechanism. Cherub and foliate paper label to underside of lid. Mechanism marked "Schutz-Marke, Made in Germany, 384920". Box retains nine (9) discs. 9 1/2" H x 17 1/2" W x 13 1/4" D. Discs measure 10 5/8" dia. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Condition: Box not tested for functionality, oxidation evident to all discs. Combs having some dirt and grime.
• SYMPHONICA MUSIC BOXCondition: wood
  SYMPHONICA MUSIC BOXCondition: wood separation and loss to veneer; working condition unknown 12 inches square; 7 inches high Condition:
• A Symphonium Disc Music Box set
  A Symphonium Disc Music Box set in a rectangular case with painted decoration playing 13 1/4 inch discs on a single comb with two discs. Height 9 1/2 x width 17 x depth 16 inches.
• SYMPHONION WALNUT CASED MUSIC BOX
  SYMPHONION WALNUT CASED MUSIC BOX LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY with twin combs, serial no. 829462, stamped SCHUTZ-MARK/ TRADE-MARK/ MADE IN GERMANY, in a walnut case with lithograph print to the interior; together with approximately seventy-five discs46cm wide, 24cm high, 37cm deep
• SYMPHONION MUSIC BOXrepaired
  SYMPHONION MUSIC BOXrepaired crack to top of case Condition: working condition unknown 12 1/2 inches square Condition:
• Impressive rare carved cabinet
  Impressive rare carved cabinet symphonion disc music box, well carved walnut cabinet, with a dancing couple to the lid in relief, band of musical trophies to the edge, in working order at time of inspection, key in office (D1236-2-3), approx 29cm H x 51cm W x 43cm D
• SYMPHONION DISC MUSIC BOX, 19TH
  SYMPHONION DISC MUSIC BOX, 19TH C.Symphonion disc music box, 19th c., with walnut case, double comb, and thirteen 13 1/4" dia. disc, 11 1/2" h., 20 1/4" w. NO in-house shipping for this lot. Condition: One foot detached and lacking one foot, currently working. Pook & Pook does not guarantee music boxes to be complete or in working condition.
• SUBLIME HARMONIE EIGHT-TUNE MUSIC
  SUBLIME HARMONIE EIGHT-TUNE MUSIC BOX Inlaid rosewood case with musical motif. 14-inch cylinder.
• Imperial Symphonion No.106 Disc
  Imperial Symphonion No.106 Disc Music Box with Disc Cabinet. Serial #12113. Plays 17.75'' discs. Comes with 16 discs. Player measures 13x29x24'', cabinet measures 34x30x25''. Overall measurements are 47x30x25''. Cabinet does not match music box but is being sold with it for its disc storage. Music box is in working order. Some minor scuffs and scratches to exterior of music box and cabinet; music box is missing one foot and does not sit evenly.
• SWISS 'SUBLIME HARMONIE' CYLINDER
  SWISS 'SUBLIME HARMONIE' CYLINDER MUSIC BOXSWISS 'SUBLIME HARMONIE' CYLINDER MUSIC BOX, Mermod Freres, Sainte-Croix, Switzerland, c. 1890, playing ten aires on a 13.5"L cylinder with two 6-3/8"L combs, spring wound with crank, lift-top inlaid walnut case, 8.5"H x 28.75"L x 11.75"W.
• Polyphon No. 72 music box with
  Polyphon No. 72 music box with disks grain painted case with 17 disks 9 1/2'' d.
• GERMAN SYMPHONION WALNUT DISC MUSIC
  GERMAN SYMPHONION WALNUT DISC MUSIC BOX, WITH TWENTY DISCS 7 ?" disk German Symphonion Walnut Disc Music Box, in walnut case with brown-black finish, original decal on the lid, lithographic card on inside with cheerful gnomes in picturesque landscape. Single comb mechanism by SHULTZ-MARKE, 7 ?" disc player with 20 discs include with machine; overall music box 7 ?" x 10 ¾" x 8 ¼".
• Cased Symphonium No. 28K
  Cased Symphonium No. 28K "See-Sawing Kittens" Music Box, ca. 1904, the rosewood-grained case with parcel-gilt details and the cats in a glazed proscenium, the works in operating order, h. 12", w. 8", d. 7"; accompanied by a brass-mounted bird's-eye maple-finished box of twelve period music box discs, h. 5-1/4", w. 7-1/2", d. 7-1/4".
• Symphonian Music Box Bird's eye
  Symphonian Music Box Bird's eye maple case. (17) 7 1/2'' disc. Condition: Working order.Dimensions: Ht. 6 1/2'' W 11'' D 9''Provenance: Dr. Richard PopeE
• MR. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SYMPHONIUM
  MR. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SYMPHONIUM MUSIC BOXA beautiful music box contained in wood case with glass cover pane and disk storage drawer. Includes sixteen music discs, instruction manual, and ac adapter with power switch. Mr. Christmas tags to base. Issued: 2001 Dimensions: 10"L x 10"W x 4"H Manufacturer: Mr. Christmas Country of Origin: China Condition: Age related wear. Tested. Function not guaranteed.
• LOT) SCHUTZ MARKE DOUBLE COMB
  LOT) SCHUTZ MARKE DOUBLE COMB SYMPHONION MUSIC BOX(lot) Symphonion disc music box, Germany, late 19th c., having molded burlwood case, contrasting marquetry inlay, gilt metal mounts, inside lid with lithograph of winged putto with musical instruments, case fitted with double combs, stamped Schutz Marke, accompanied by (24) discs stored in two wooden cases, retaining crank handle, operating at this time; music box: approx 10.5"h, 23"w, 16"d; disc boxes: approx 13.5"h, 13.5"w, 5.25"d
• SWISS SUBLIME HARMONIC 8 TUNES
  SWISS SUBLIME HARMONIC 8 TUNES MUSIC BOX 19th century. rosewood and burl case. 17 in. cylinder View Video
• A Thorens walnut veneered musical
  A Thorens walnut veneered musical box playing six tunes in sequence.
• SWISS CYLINDRICAL TEN-SONG INLAID
  SWISS CYLINDRICAL TEN-SONG INLAID MUSIC BOX Swiss, late 19th century. Ten-song cylinder music box, with mainly opera songs including selections from Georges Bizet's "Carmen" and Jacques Offenbach's "La Perichole", housed in a painted rosewood simulated wooden case with
• MUSIC BOX. Switzerland late
  MUSIC BOX. Switzerland late 19th century. Ten tune cylinder music box housed in a faux rosewood case. 6.25''h. 18.5''w. 9.25''d.
• IMPERIAL SYMPHONION NO. 143
  IMPERIAL SYMPHONION NO. 143 MAHOGANY 14-3/4-INCH DISC TABLE MODEL COIN-OPERATED MUSIC BOX CIRCA 1890-1900Imperial Symphonion No. 143 Mahogany 14-3/4-inch Disc Table Model Coin-Operated Music Box, Circa 1890-1900 With cast brass bedplate with factory's logo SYMPHONION/ MFG. CO./ N.Y. and stamped number 12785; steel single comb with brass pressure bar and side windup key; the mahogany stepped case with beading and acanthus leaves carved lid with print. Lacking bun feet; minor abrasions to case. Height: 10-1/2 in (26.7 cm); Width: 24 in (61 cm); Depth: 21 in (53.3 cm)Property of Various Owners
• SIX-ARIA SUBLIME HARMONIE MUSIC
  SIX-ARIA SUBLIME HARMONIE MUSIC BOX, SWITZERLANDSIX-ARIA SUBLIME HARMONIE MUSIC BOX, SWITZERLAND , serial #27307, rosewood veneered and crossbanded case with ebonized moldings and gilt bronze carrying handles; (the sides and back of the case are painted to simulate rosewood); the lid is centered by a marquetry spray of spring flowers and opens to disclose the movement with 13-inch cylinder and tune sheet listing six selections including Marche du Prophete, Salvator Rosa, Pizzicato Polka, Le Petit Bleu Valse, and La Boiteuse Chansonnette . Height 8 in. Length 23 ¾ in. Depth 11 in. Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• CYLINDER MUSIC BOX.
  CYLINDER MUSIC BOX. Switzerland late 19th century. Twelve tune box having incised bells and bee form strikers. Birdseye maple veneered case with urn inlay and resting on a stepped and ebonized base. 11'' h. 28'' w.