Stephen T.P. Kember Gallery
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Regina, Rococo style case
Disc musical box by "Regina" of America C1900. Twin comb mechanism to play 15 1/2 inch / 39cms diameter discs, supplied with 10 .
The mechanism, now professionally serviced, is fitted into the original "Rococo" style case.
49 x 55 x 30 cm high. £4,750
The Britannia
Disc musical box "The Britannia" by B.H.Abrahams of St Croix, Switzerland.
Lever wound mechanism, transfer decoration to case.
Case and mechanism professionally restored.
Playing 21cm diameter discs (10 included)
C1900.... £1950
Drum, Bells in Sight Cylinder musical box
A cylinder musical box made in St. Croix,
Switzerland circa 1895 with 'Bells Drum Visible'
no 22055, playing 8 airs as per original tune
sheet. Case repolished and mechanism serviced.
Cylinder 18.5 cm
Case 51 x 32 x 26 cm
Sold
'Smokers cabinet' disc musical box
A "Smoker's Cabinet" disc musical box by B.H.Abrahams of St Croix in Switzerland. C1900
"The Britannia" mechanism is contained in a walnut veneered cabinet with pediment.
Crank wound and complete with 10 original 9 inch discs.
Case and mechanism professionally restored.
Supplied with 2year guarantee.....Sold
An early "exposed controls" cylinder musical box
An early "exposed controls" cylinder musical box no. 10239.
Swiss Circa 1845
Fruitwood case, original finish, mechanism professionally serviced.
20 cm cylinder ......Sold
Polyphon
A disc musical box by Polyphon of Leipzig, manufactured 1898. Walnut veneered case playing 15.5 inch diameter discs. Mechanism restored and supplied with 14 original discs and one modern example. Musical box with discs and 2 year guarantee....Sold
'Bells in Sight' cylinder musical box
A "3 bells in sight" cylinder musical box playing 8 airs as indicated on original tune sheet
Serial number 33650, 16 cms / 6 1/4 inch cylinder.
Mechanism recently and professionally serviced. .....Sold
A cylinder musical box, swiss, circa 1890
A cylinder musical box, swiss, circa 1890, playing 8 airs as per original tunesheet, no 24104. Case and mechanism restored, unusual inlay to lid in the form of an artists palette, replacement key to lock, cylinder 15.5 cm
Case 43 x 18.5 x 12.5 cm (17 x 7 ¼ x 6 inches)
Sold
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A cylinder musical box by Nicole Freres of Geneva, Switzerland
A cylinder musical box by Nicole Freres of Geneva, Switzerland, playing 8 airs as indicated on original tunesheet, serial number 52222. Case and mechanism restored.
Sold
18inches (45.5cm) x 8 ¼ inches (21cm) x 5 ¾ inches (14.5 cm)
ESX + ANSX
19 5/8 Polyphon
A disc musical box by Polyphon of Leipzig, Germany, manufactured in January 1898. Walnut veneered case of typical form playing 19 5/8 inch/50cm diameter discs (10 supplied). Case restored, mechanism serviced, supplied with a replica disc bin constructed in the manor of the original. Sold
19 5/8 Polyphon
A disc musical box by Polyphon of Leipzig, Germany, manufactured in January 1898. Walnut veneered case of typical form playing 19 5/8 inch/50cm diameter discs (10 supplied). Case restored, mechanism serviced, supplied with a replica disc bin constructed in the manor of the original. Sold
Nicole Freres 12 air Grand format
A '12 airs, Grand Format' cylinder musical box made by the highly regarded manufacturer, Nicole Freres. Serial number 46334, gamme number 3091, insert date. The 12 airs are played via a massive 58,5 cm cylinder on two combs (56 and 57 teeth). 12 airs by composers; Rossini, Mendelssohn, Mayerbeer, Batiste, Handel, Mozart and Auber. Case and mechanism restored Sold
Nicole Freres
Nicole Freres
A grand format '2 per turn' cylinder musical box
by Nicole Freres, Swiss circa 1862, playing 12
airs as per original tune sheet, no 37184, gamme
no 1771, case and mechanism restored.
Cylinder 31 cm
Case 53 x 22.5 x 17.5 cm
SOLD
A cylinder musical box by Paillard Vaucher Fils (PVF) of St Croix, Switzerland
A cylinder musical box by Paillard Vaucher Fils (PVF) of St Croix, Switzerland, playing 10 airs as listed on original tune sheet Circa 1885. Cylinder 28cm/11 inches long. Case; Brazilian rosewood veneer to lid with boxwood stringing, inlay musical trophy, faux rosewood finish to sides, French polished. Case and mechanism restored, replacement key to lock. 51cm/20 inches x 21cm/8 ¼ inches x 15cm/6 inches SOLD
A cylinder musical box, ‘Forte-piano’ by Nicole Frères
A cylinder musical box, ‘Forte-piano’ by Nicole Frères of Geneva no 37528 circa 1860. The “Forte-Piano” type of musical box has a loud comb and a soft comb. This would allow the arranger of the music to incorporate loud and soft passages into the music. The 33cm cylinder plays six airs as listed on the tune sheet, mechanism and case restored. Provenance; originally owned by Beatrice Percival of Severn House, Henbury, who was the granddaughter of Prime Minister, Spencer Percival. SOLD
Seven 'Bells in Sight' cylinder musical box
A rare seven ‘Bells in Sight’ cylinder musical box, swiss circa 1890,playing 10 airs as listed on original tunesheet. Mechanism and case restored. SOLD AEUS Rest - AEQN
Seven 'Bells in Sight' cylinder musical box
A rare seven ‘Bells in Sight’ cylinder musical box, swiss circa 1890,playing 10 airs as listed on original tunesheet. Mechanism and case restored. SOLD AEUS Rest - AEQN
Nicole Freres musical box, serial number 37009
A cylinder musical box by Nicole Freres of Geneva, Switzerland, serial number 37009 circa 1855, playing 8 airs as listed on original tunesheet. Case and mechanism restored. SOLD
Provenance: Formally at Nunney Court, Wiltshire, owner of Formula One’s highly successful, Rob Walker Racing Team
Nicole Freres musical box, serial number 37009
A cylinder musical box by Nicole Freres of Geneva, Switzerland, serial number 37009 circa 1855, playing 8 airs as listed on original tunesheet. Case and mechanism restored. SOLD
Provenance: Formally at Nunney Court, Wiltshire, owner of Formula One’s highly successful, Rob Walker Racing Team
Nicole Freres musical box, serial number 31198
A cylinder musical box (key wind) by Nicoles Freres of Geneva, Swiss circa 1850. Serial number 31198, gamme number 1299. The 28cm cylinder plays 6 airs as indicated on the original tunesheet. Plain fruitwood case, 17.5 inches (44.5 cm) x 6 inches (15cm) x 5.25 inches (13cm). SOLD UQX+USS
Nicole Freres musical box, serial number 31198
A cylinder musical box (key wind) by Nicoles Freres of Geneva, Swiss circa 1850. Serial number 31198, gamme number 1299. The 28cm cylinder plays 6 airs as indicated on the original tunesheet. Plain fruitwood case, 17.5 inches (44.5 cm) x 6 inches (15cm) x 5.25 inches (13cm). Sold UQX+USS
Disc musical box by Polyphon
A disc musical box by Polyphon of Leipzig playing 28cm discs, Serpentine case, walnut veneer, case and mechanism restored, circa 1895. Supplied with 10 original discs, more available.
Case 37 x 33 x 20 cm (14 ½ x 13 x 7 7/8 inches)
SOLD
A disc musical box by Polyphon
A disc musical box by Polyphon of Leipzig, Germany no 152601, circa 1900, to play 8 ¼ inch/21cm diameter discs (10 supplied) in square case, walnut veneer, level wound, speed controller, original finish to case, mechanism serviced, 25.5cm/10 inches x 23cm/9 inches x 15cm/6 inches high
SOLD
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A ‘Sublime Harmony’ cylinder musical box by George Baker
A ‘Sublime Harmony’ cylinder musical box by George Baker (late of Baker Troll) no 15932 c1880 playing 10 airs as listed on original tunesheet (copy suppied) 33cm cylinder
SOLD
Case 23 ¼ inches (59cm) x 9 ¼ inches (23.5 cm) x 6 inches (15 cm) high
IIE,X+AIIT,EQ
A cylinder musical box by Mermod Freres
A cylinder musical box by Mermod Freres of Ste. Croix in Switzerland, circa 1895, playing 6 airs as listed on original tunesheet. Case and mechanism restored
Serial no 81323
SOLD
