Rare late 19th century German walnut cased symphonium music hall clock, the impressive architectural case with turned finials, split column and applied fret ornament, the upper part with enclosed twin train clock with silver chapter ring, enclosed by glazed door, the trunk below enclosing symphonium machine, stamped - 'Schutz Marke, Made in Germany', numbered 281181, with side lever isolating music box from clock, crank handle winder, together with approximately twenty-six discs, total height approximately 230cm CONDITION REPORT in working condition although mechanism may need attention. Currently clock is not connected to symphonium. Piece of moulding missing to base of right pillar flanking clock face. Tarnishing to silvered dial, some wear to bracket feet, overall case condition is very good. Some discs are warped, buckled and may not be playable
Rare late 19th century German walnut cased symphonium music hall clock, the impressive architectural case with turned finials, split column and applied fret ornament, the upper part with enclosed twin train clock with silver chapter ring, enclosed by glazed door, the trunk below enclosing symphonium machine, stamped - 'Schutz Marke, Made in Germany', numbered 281181, with side lever isolating music box from clock, crank handle winder, together with approximately twenty-six discs, total height approximately 230cm CONDITION REPORT in working condition although mechanism may need attention. Currently clock is not connected to symphonium. Piece of moulding missing to base of right pillar flanking clock face. Tarnishing to silvered dial, some wear to bracket feet, overall case condition is very good. Some discs are warped, buckled and may not be playable
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