A Leipzig "Eroica" carved wood musical automaton - image-1

Lot 893 Dα

A Leipzig "Eroica" carved wood musical automaton

Auction 1066 - overview Cologne
20.05.2016, 14:00 - Decoratvie Arts II
Estimate: 20.000 € - 30.000 €

A Leipzig "Eroica" carved wood musical automaton

The three-comb plate movement of brass and steel, includes nine newer plates and a crank. Company name inscribed to the plaque. With scratches and signs of wear to the socle. H 210, W 72, D 45 cm.
Symphonion, after 1897.

This musical box can play three plates simultaneously, thus offering an entirely different sound quality than a box with a single comb.

Provenance

Private collection, Belgium.

Exhibitions

On loan to the Museum Speelklok in Utrecht until 2016.