Lot N192

Auburn Fall 2013

1898 Polyphon Coin Operated Disc Music Box (15" X 38.5" X 27")

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$2,875 USD | Sold

United States | Auburn, Indiana

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One of the earliest coin operated “juke boxes”, patent dated 1897, walnut, with coin receptors on each cabinet side. Discovered in a British pub forty years ago, the top trim piece has been removed & replaced with mirror top. Turned legs, side pillars and old glass in the door. Slight damage to front fretwork in the door. Disk 19 ½” plays perfectly and the rich sound of the music fills the room. Coin mechanism functions properly with coins descending into coin drawer below.