Rare Antique Polyphon Music Box with 8 Bells – Fully Functional & Collectible

Transport yourself to the grandeur of the late 19th century with this exceptional Polyphone disc music box, featuring eight finely tuned bells that add a brilliant, chiming harmony to each performance. Manufactured during the golden age of mechanical music, this piece showcases the precision engineering and artistic flair that defined the era’s finest music machines. The music box plays 11-inch metal discs, each encoded with intricate melodies that are brought to life by a robust spring-driven mechanism. The eight bells—each struck by individual hammers—are arranged to deliver a layered, orchestral sound, elevating the listening experience beyond standard disc playback. The cabinet, crafted from rich hardwood, retains its original finish and patina, with elegant carvings and a hinged lid that reveals the internal workings. This model is a standout for its dual-sound capability, combining the crisp plucking of the comb with the resonant chime of bells. It’s a rare configuration that appeals to serious collectors of antique music boxes, mechanical automata, and Victorian-era sound devices.

Detailed Features:

• Plays 11-inch Polyphon metal discs (disc not included unless specified)
• Eight tuned bells with ornate brass hammers
• Original hardwood cabinet with hinged lid and decorative trim
• Fully functional spring motor and gear train
• Crisp comb tone with bell accompaniment for rich audio texture
• Ideal for display, restoration, or historical sound reproduction

 Condition:

• Mechanism tested and operational
• Bells strike cleanly with no tonal distortion
• Cabinet shows minor wear consistent with age; no structural damage

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