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Lot 6061

A polyphon cabinet containing a collection of 15 1/2" discs

Lot 1116

LATE 19TH CENTURY WALNUT CASED POLYPHON MUSIC BOX,with printed detail of putti playing instruments to the hinged lid interior, standing on four feet, with discs, 40.5cm wideCondition report: In working order at time of testing. Winding key included. No comb teeth missing and current disc plays when started.case with some wear as per use and age. Front right foot missing, so wobbles, replacement needed.Only one disc present.

Lot 345

A late 19th century probably German tabletop polyphon in a marquetry inlaid walnut case. Accompanied by a case containing twenty-four discs of hymns of the era. 39.5 cm wide x 35.5 cm deep x 22 cm highCondition report: Comes with a winding handle and lterature.

Lot 1267

Good walnut 'Drop a Penny in the Slot' polyphon playing 19.75" discs, the upper glazed section with turned and fluted supports, surmounted by a gallery and four turned finials, the lower section fitted with a hinged cupboard door containing over 40 discs and supported upon a moulded plinth base, 83" high **This polyphon has over forty discs and bears the Nicole Freres, Ltd retail label fixed inside the upper back

Lot 31

A Junghans polyphon mantle clock, Chinoiserie decorated case, raised on four claw feet, height 56cm.

Lot 153

Twenty Polyphon discs (15.5'' diameter) together with twelve Symphonium discs (10'' diameter)

Lot 1361

A Walnut and marquetry cased polyphon, 54cm and various 40cm discs

Lot 1729

A late 19th century walnut cased Polyphon coin-operated upright music box, with six 19? inch disks and one further 15½ inch disk, with original winding key, on associated mahogany cupboard base.

Lot 1655

A mahogany cased table top Polyphon with 8 inch discs, 26 x 24 x 15cm

Lot 158

A wooden Polyphon record box of domed form, impressed with Oriental-style metal panels of grapes and vines, with twin carrying handles, height 42.5cm. CONDITION REPORT 13.5" max diameter

Lot 1509

A LARGE COLLECTION OF VINTAGE METAL POLYPHON RECORDS

Lot 230

POLYPHON, inlaid mahogany tabletop polyphon with pictorial interior, together with collection of 32 x 8" metal discs

Lot 328

A 19th century carved and marquetry inlaid walnut 15.75 inch disc Polyphon tabletop musical boxThe moulded cavetto top inlaid with a marquetry flower panel, above carved panels of burr walnut on a foliate carved base, the inside lid inscribed in gilt with the retailer William Lea of 50 & 52 Church Street, Liverpool, with eight discs.58cm wide x 53cm deep x 34cm highCondition report: Case is fair with some signs of age and use including missing moulding to the front right corner.  Movement winds and runs.  Comb appears intact.  Lid unlocked and without key.  Please refer to images.

Lot 1666A

Seven 11 3/4" polyphon discs including 'The Shop Girl Waltz' by P. Bucalossi, 'Onward Christian Soldier', 'Sacred Song' by H. Miller, etc, also an organ roll.

Lot 149

A LATE 19TH CENTURY WALNUT-CASED TABLE POLYPHON with marquetry lid,with a collection of 19 x 15 1/2 inch discs, on a purpose-built pine disc cabinet, the case 54cm wide (working, but needs slight attention)

Lot 409

A 19th century walnut tabletop polyphon, the horizontal movement playing steel discs, the hinged lid with marquetry inlaid flowers, with monochrome print inset to the underside, acanthus leaf carved base, on bracket feet, with winding handle, length of base 58cm, depth 52cm, height 34cm, together with a mahogany steel polyphon disc storage cabinet of two sections, containing approximately fifty-five steel discs. CONDITION REPORT No apparent missing teeth, tips appear intact from what is visible. Those running against the discs obviously shortened. Two cones, appears to be in working order.

Lot 163

A collection of various musical items to include a pedestal mounted violin bearing label "Francois Barzoni Fecit-Anno 1906", a painted wooden bound and brass drum by George Potter & Co of Aldershot 35.5cm diameter, 4 various cymbals, portable record player, 8 polyphon discs 20.7cm diameter, 7 Pigmy gramophone discs, box of gramophone needles, etc.

Lot 59

A quantity of Polyphon discs

Lot 206

A late Victorian/early Edwardian Polyphon music box with eighteen discs. 16.5 cm  No teeth missing General age related wear and moderate wood worm to case

Lot 183

Historisches Polyphon Holz. Passiges Polyphon, Deckel mit dezenten Einlegearbeiten versehen. 1 Platte, Spielwerk mit „14686“ bezeichnet. Im Deckel ein Druck musizierender Putti. Gebr.sp., ansonsten guter altersbedingter Zustand. Deutschland, um 1870. H x B x T ca. 15,5 x 28,5 x 26 cm

Lot 1538

A VICTORIAN WALNUT GLAZED CABINET FORMERLY HOUSING A POLYPHON MUSIC DISC PLAYER. W 79 X D 41 X H 147CMS.

Lot 352

A superb rare 19th century mahogany silvered brass dial striking clock above a polyphon, H. 234. Clock currently missing pendulum suspension spring. Polyphon in full working order with five disks. Disks Dia. 34.5cm (13.5 inches)

Lot 736

A floral marquetry walnut cased Polyphon, to/w thirteen discs - plays well when prompted, 40 cm x 36 cm x 21 cm hHas all teeth and tooth tips, working order 

Lot 147

Antique Polyphon music box in inlaid box, 21” long x 18” wide with 8 discs. Working

Lot 1548

A large Polyphon walnut table top musical box, playing thirty 39.5cm discs

Lot 320059

Großes Polyphon, deutsch um 1890, viereckiges Gehäuse aus Nussbaum, Front mit Wurzelfurnier, seitlich 2 Messing-Handhaben, anscharnierter Deckel außen mit leicht erhaben geschnitztem Motiv von Zweig mit 2 Vögeln und Schmetterling, Deckel innen mit schwarzweißer Lithographie musizierender Putten, unter Glas, Hebelaufzug vorne, doppelter Kamm, jew. vollständig, linker Kamm nummeriert 64760, Spielwerk mit Abdeckung aus Glas, B 49,5 cm, T 37,5 cm, H 23 cm, funktionstüchtig, Stoppfunktion funktioniert, Gebrauchsspuren, dazu 8 Lochplatten. 2687-013

Lot 270

POLYPHON, inlaid mahogany tabletop polyphon with pictorial interior, together with collection of 32, 8" metal discs

Lot 133

Polyphon Savoyard with a figure made of wood playing the monkey organ. 29 cm Polyphon disc musical movement, comes with 6 discs. Very good visual condition. Exact copy of the 1900 model. Size: 165 x 54 x 72 cm. Condition: Very good.

Lot 570

A late 19th century table top Polyphon, 11986, playing 40 cm discs, in a walnut case, some loss, attic stored, 58 cm wide, with one disklacks one tooth from two rows, cannot wind with handle, lacks lock from a collector of musical items.

Lot 431

A 19th century inlaid walnut cased polyphon musical box, together with a small quantity of discs. 50 cm wide.

Lot 126

A 19th century Polyphon and approx. 18 discs

Lot 251

Stand- Polyphon, Musikautomat mit ca. 55 Platten, Marke Polyphon, um 1880HBT: 175*75*45cm, zweiteiliges Gehäuse in Nussbaum und Nussbaumfurnier, Unterschrank mit Klappe, dahinter 55 Wechselplatten, u.a. Nr. 5042 "O du fröhliche,..", Platten-D. ca.50cm, Spielwerk mit vollständigem Doppelkamm und Stimmkamm in gutem Zustand, funktionstüchtig, Gehäuse mit Altersspuren und Fehlstellen, Schlüssel für Glasabdeckung des Antriebs nicht vorhanden, Tür mit Schlüssel

Lot 2642

Polyphon-Spieldose mit 15 Platten Um 1900. Nussbaum furniert mit hellen Einlagen. 16 x 26 x 24 cm. Kleine "Spieluhr" mit Ratschenaufzug und Zughebel in der Front sowie leerer Kartusche auf dem Deckel. Im Deckel Farblithografie "Polyphon" mit Schriftzug. Gemarktes Werk mit Zungenkamm (9 cm). Lochplatten mit Zentralantrieb (Ø 20,7 cm) z.B. "Österreichische Nationalhymne", "Marseillaise", "Zigeuner-Baron", "Champagner-Galopp" usw Spielt. 1 Zunge fehlt, Anobienspuren, Alters-/Gebrauchsspuren.

Lot 6451

Lochplattenspieluhr der Firma Polyphon, deutsch, um 1900 Lochplattenspieluhr in schönem hölzernen, am Deckel mit floraler Marquetterie versehenen Gehäuse, im Deckel eingeklebtes Bild mit musizierenden Putten. Maße 54 x 49. Dazu 38 Lochplatten und ein zylindrischer, mit Eisenbändern verstärkter Aufbewahrungsbehälter für die Platten, Boden repariert. Durchmesser 45 cm.Zustand: II -A German musical box by the Polyphon company, circa 1900 Lochplattenspieluhr in schönem hölzernen, am Deckel mit floraler Marquetterie versehenen Gehäuse, im Deckel eingeklebtes Bild mit musizierenden Putten. Maße 54 x 49. Dazu 38 Lochplatten und ein zylindrischer, mit Eisenbändern verstärkter Aufbewahrungsbehälter für die Platten, Boden repariert. Durchmesser 45 cm.Condition: II -

Lot 2244

Early 20th century German Polyphon in black case with moulded decoration of putti, playing 16.5cm diameter discs, No. 36641, movement marked 'Musterschutz Angemeldet', box 19.5cm wide, and a collection of discs,

Lot 2247

Late 19th century Polyphon with approx thirty five d discs. the cylinder 17 cms Stamped 22934 the box 54 x 47 cms Height 22 cms Provenance: from a private collection of musical boxes to be sold without reserve Condition Report: Two missing/damaged teeth

Lot 2248

Victorian walnut and inlaid table top polyphon, the cover inlaid with a panel of flowers and foliage, , the inside of the cover with printed scene of putti dancing, with Polyphon mark, 53 x 47 cms, height 25 cms, together with two steel discs, diameter 39 cms the cylinder 17 cmsProvenance: from a private collection of musical boxes to be sold without reserve

Lot 2265

Late 19th century walnut cased free standing and coin operated Polyphon by Nicole Freres of Leipzig, the case of architectural form with twin Ionic columns and arched glazed door above a single drawer on turned feet, bearing label to the sides 'Drop a penny in the slot Nicole Freres - Leipzig', with polyphon disc, H97 x W68 x D40cm Provenance: from a private collection of musical boxes to be sold without reserve

Lot 2267

19th century Polyphon marked "The Britannia" Ste Croix Switzerland, Star Silver Depôt, London, in a walnut case with scrolling floral fretwork frieze above two doors, on stepped plinth base, with a polyphon disc, H55 x W42 x D25cmProvenance: from a private collection of musical boxes to be sold without reserve

Lot 617

Historismus-Polyphon. Nussbaumgehäuse mit Vollsäulen und Aufsatz (wohl erg.). Eintürig, verglastes (Scheibe beschliffen) Spielwerk mit zwei Kämmen aus Eisen (Zungen vollständig) für Plattengröße 500 mm, seitlicher Aufzug über Kurbel (Funktion geprüft) und Startmechanismus über Münzeinwurf. Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren. Um 1880-1890. 120x 69x 36 cm. Auf späterem Unterschrank für Platten, Eiche. Gebrauchsspuren. H. 82 cm. Beigegeben: Zehn Platten aus Eisen, D. 500 mm.

Lot 189

A late 19th century table top Polyphon, 11986, playing 40 cm discs, in a walnut case, some loss, attic stored, 58 cm wide, with one disklacks one tooth from two rows, cannot wind with handle, lacks lock from a collector of musical items including one mounted in a lorry

Lot 502

Polyphon "Kaliope", Anf. 20. Jh., Holzgehäuse, Lochplattenspielwerk mit Stimmkamm und 6 Glocken, mit 1 Lochplatte, 17x30x27 cm

Lot 540

Victorian walnut penny-in-the-slot polyphon music box, the pediment with HAC time piece clock over dentil cornice, two turned and fluted pilasters enclosing the arched glazed door with pierce carved ribbons and scrolled acanthus leaf decoration, the mechanism with winding handle and two combs intact, drawer under, all raised on a later fall front bin containing twenty-four 63cm diameter records H252cm, W89cm, D49cm

Lot 4454

Polyphon (Lochplattenspieler), um 1900. Holzkasten mit Scharnierdeckel auf 4 Füßchen, seitlich Kurbel, eine Lochplatte liegt auf, 20 x 54 x 47 cm Beiliegend eine Holzkiste mit weiteren 25 Lochplatten

Lot 398

A mahogany cased polyphon with 12 16.5cm discs, in working order all teeth present, 3 discs are damaged, case measures 13cm tall x 19cm x 19cm

Lot 420

A Polyphon table top musical box, with a selection of Polyphon discs

Lot 376

A late 19th century walnut cased Polyphon musical box, with printed detail of putti playing instruments to the hinged lid interior, standing on four feet, the case height 20cm, width 34cm, depth 32cm, and fifteen 11" discs by Polyphon Musikwerke of Leipzig including 'In The Shadow of His Wings', 'Beautiful Home', 'Soldiers in The Park', etc, in mahogany box (2).Additional InformationCase with the usual wear and tear, scuffs, scrapes and impact. One of the supports of the mechanism visibly deteriorated and this will need attention. Interior generally somewhat worn, scuffs and scrapes and assume will need some attention and/or restoration. None of the discs are tested. Surface scratches throughout and similar to the mahogany box. It certainly winds and starts, but the stop function is not working correctly so it is not sold in working order.

Lot 377

A Style 45 coin-free table top 15 1/2" disc Polyphon musical box in carved walnut and burr walnut case with floral marquetry detail to top, the lid interior inset with monochrome print depicting putti playing instruments and dancing to music, further inset with ivory/ivorine retailer's plaque inscribed 'Joseph Riley & Sons Constitution Hill Birmingham', the case when closed 31.5 x 57 x 51.5cm, sold with five 15 1/2" discs comprising 'Couplet Anglais', 'My Gal is a High Born Lady', 'The Geisha' by Sidney Jones, 'The Soldiers of the Queen' by Leslie Stuart and 'Fancy Meeting You' by Nat Clifford.Provenance: The Norman Roland Collection of Mechanical Music.Additional InformationWorks well (see video); The case has crazing and some splits to veneer, further general scuffs, scrapes and wear throughout. Some minor lifting to inlay.

Lot 378

A circa 1898 19 5/8" upright coin operated parlour Polyphon musical box in walnut case, the glazed door with pierced panels flanked by turned columns, with carved inscription 'Polyphon' above, with 'free play' device enabling the audience to hear the music without need to pay the penny, height 93cm, width 68.5cm, depth 39cm, together with five 19 5/8" discs comprising 'Hail Smiling Morn' by R. Spofforth, 'For Home and Glory' by Edward St. Quentin, 'The Geisha: A Geisha's Life' by Sidney Jones, 'The Soldiers of the Queen' by Leslie Stuart and 'The Absent-Minded Beggar Song' by Arthur Sullivan.Provenance: The Norman Roland Collection of Mechanical Music.Additional InformationPlays, some further general scuffs, scrapes and general wear to the case, as will be expected. A material has been used to obscure the free play mechanism, but this is entirely removeable at the owner's discretion.

Lot 379

An upright coin-in-the-slot 15 1/2" Polyphon musical box in oak and walnut case, made in Leipzig, with applied plaque to front inscribed '"Polyphon" Automatic Musical Instrument' and to both sides 'Drop a Penny in the Slot', the glazed and pierced door flanked by turned columns, raised on knopped feet, height 90.5cm, width 61.5cm, depth 37.5cm, accompanied by five 15 1/2" musical discs comprising 'Le Palais de Glace Skating' by J. Sallée-Viard, 'Floradora The Silver Star of Love' by Leslie Stuart, 'Cakewalk, The Silver Slipper' by Leslie Stuart and 'Come Back to Erin'.Provenance: The Norman Roland Collection of Mechanical Music.Additional InformationIn working order, loss to the upper right pierced panel, cornice probably a replacement. Further general scuffs, scrapes and wear commensurate with age and use throughout. Key for money box missing; door must have slightly moved as no longer locks, adjustment needed.

Lot 380

A good late 19th century Raby/Palace 19 5/8" 'Penny in the Slot' Polyphon (Style 188) musical box in walnut and burr walnut case, manufactured in Leipzig, with plaque featuring classical boy and woman with laurel wreath and inscribed 'Marque de Fabrique Schutz Marke Trade Marke', with plaques to both sides, the panelled lower section with pull-out eight division disk bin, flanked by carved fret detail on stepped base to compressed bun feet, upper section with turned finials and further carved detail, inscribed in gilt 'Polyphon' to plaque, with pierced scroll work to front panel upper section, retailed by H. Peters & Co of London, height 210cm, width 73cm, depth 41cm, offered with five 19 5/8" discs comprising 'Coronation March' by Godfrey, 'Queen of the Earth' by Ciro Pinsuti, 'San Toy "The Butterfly"' by Sidney Jones, 'Theo-Gavot' by Paul Schmidt and 'The Geisha' by Sidney Jones.Provenance: The Norman Roland Collection of Mechanical Music.Additional InformationWhen manually wound does produce music; a gear has come loose from one of the shafts; please see attached video; comb and teeth in good condition. Part of the gilt lettering of the 'l' in polyphon to the upper section has been lost, split to lower section left side, further splits to other side, further chips to veneer, a repaired section to lower panel left side, some pronounced scuffing, scraping and veneer losses to base and lower section in general. Split to panel above disk bin running across the width of the panel, further splits and veneers losses throughout, refer to illustrations. Deterioration in colour to the 'drop a penny in the slot' plaque supplied to either side, a small flaw to the glass panel possibly present from manufacture 1.5cm in length.

Lot 381

Twenty 15 1/2" Polyphon musical discs including 'I Can't Think Ob Nuthin' Else But You' by Harry Dacre, 'The Belle of New York' by Gustave Kerker, 'The Red, White and Blue Britannia', 'Home, Sweet Home', 'San Toy the Little China-Maid' by Sidney Jones, etc.Provenance: The Norman Roland Collection of Mechanical Music.

Lot 382

Eighteen 19 5/8" Polyphon musical discs including 'Coronation March' by Percy Godfrey, 'The British National Anthem: God Save the Queen', 'While London's Fast Asleep' by Harry Dacre, 'Murphy's Talking Parrot' by Harry Wincott, 'A Greek Slave I want to be Popular' by Sidney Jones, 'The Creation' by Josef Haydn, etc.Provenance: The Norman Roland Collection of Mechanical Music.

Lot 260

A late 19th Century German made music box polyphon mantle clock by Junghans, including disc 'Rule Britannia' (in need of restoration) together with a collection of clock/watch parts. (2)

Lot 223

POLYPHON, floral marquetry rosewood and walnut table top polyphon, inset horse drawn sleigh panel together with 10 x 11" metal discs

Lot 207

A Buckley music system music box, 28.5 cm, together with an early 20th Century oak cased polyphon of 'Radio' form, the back opening to reveal 11 discs to include "You're My Baby", "The Brooklyn Cake Walk", "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine", "Mr Cupid", etc, 21.5 cm high CONDITION REPORTS Polyphon - No key. Unable to tell if it is working. Two teeth appear to be damaged and one set lower. Case has chips and knocks and bumps all over, some splits, etc and the escutcheon around the turning handle hole is broken. Mechanism has some rusting and pitting. Has wear and tear conducive with age and use. See images for more details.

Lot 329

A walnut inlaid polyphon retailed by Harper and Co, Newmarket with 24 discs, case in generally good condition and motor runs and plays, one missing tooth to comb, 41cm x 37cm

Lot 407A

A collection of Polyphon discs, 40cm x 4, 36cm x 1, 28 cm x 18, 27cm x 2, 21cm x 22 and 19cm x 22.

Lot 408

A large Polyphon music penny operated automaton, Model 104, c.1880, with 9 records, the two-part case in walnut and walnut veneer, base cabinet with flap, behind it 9 exchangeable records, disc diameter: 50cm, musical mechanism with complete double comb, working, case with traces of age and missing parts, 172 x 72 x 41 cm.

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