Description
As exceptionally scarce as it is fascinating, this autochange disk player by the Polyphon Musikwerke in Leipzig, Germany can change between six disks and play with the incredibly rare addition of bells that accompany the music. In order to hear the magnificent music, one must slide the brass indicator until it points to the desired music selection, insert a penny and the chosen song will play automatically. An extremely limited number of these automatic disk changers were created, and even fewer have survived in such outstanding condition.
Standing over seven feet tall, this particular model features a magnificent walnut case with handsome burl panels on its original, matching storage cabinet. A true technical marvel for its day, Polyphon’s automatic disk changer symbolizes pure ingenuity and superlative craftsmanship. This antique player is accompanied by 12– 22-inch disks, with more available for purchase in any musical genre.
Similar Polyphon autochange disk players are pictured in both the First and Second editions of The Music Box Handbook, by Graham Webb.
Circa 1890
35″ wide x 21 3/4″ deep x 85″ high
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