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THE GEORGE E. THEDERS TRUST COLLECTION 15 FEBRUARY 2004
Lot 1. HORTON AUTOPHONE: Excellent playing condition. Walnut case with
restored bellows. Considered to be the first reed organette made in America.
Several paper music strips. 9-1/2"w x 9-1/2"h.
Lot 2. SINGING BIRD IN CAGE: Gold wash cage with jewels. Bird sings.
11" tall
Lot 3. ORGANETTE BY THE MECHANICAL ORGUINETTE CO., N.Y.: Pat. 1878.
Walnut case with 2 paper strips, 12"w, 14-1/2" deep, 8"h
Lot 4. SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOX: 13" cylinder plays 12 tunes, as found,
3 missing teeth, needs restoration. Inlaid case 22-1/2"w, 8"d, 5-1/4"t
Lot 5. TANZBAR AUTOMATIC CONCERTINA: Paper roll mechanism operated
by crank lever mounted on side in conjunction with bellows. Great condition
with 15 extra rolls. Black lacquered case with striped inlay on ends. 12"w
x 10"h.
Lot 6. MUSICAL INSTRUMENT SIGNED A. PRESCOTT, CONCORD, N.H.: Rosewood
with striped maple panels in excellent original condition, 19"w, 10"d,
9-1/2"h
Lot 7. EARLY GERMAN ACCORDION: Ca. 1850, rosewood with brass inlay in
original, as found, condition. Mother of pearl keys, as is. 15-1/2"w x
12"h
Lot 8. MELODIA BY GATELY & CO: Walnut case with excellent original
stenciling, as found condition w/ front base trim missing. Ten 8" rolls,
12"w, 10-1/2"d, 11"h
Lot 9. EMIRATE HAND CRANK DISC MUSIC BOX: Black lacquered case with
original stenciling. Plays 8 7/8" metal disc. Has tag, "The Saxon Trading
Co., London. Excellent condition. Has 13 discs. 13-3/4"w, 10"d, 6-3/4"h
Lot 10. SWISS MANDOLIN HARPE HARMONIQUE CYLINDER MUSIC BOX: 11 "cylinder
plays 6 tunes. Zither attachment. Inlaid rosewood case. In wonderful condition.
19-1/2"w, 8-1/4"d, 6"h
Lot 11. THE AMERICAN ORGUINETTE BY W.F. ABBOT & CO., MONTREAL, CANADA:
Walnut case with great original stenciling. Five 7-3/4" strips. 11-1/2"w,
8"d, 10"h
Lot 12. BABY TANZBAR CONCERTINA: Paper roll mechanism operated by crank
mounted on side in conjunction with bellows. In lacquered case with cracks.
12"w, 8"h
Lot 13. THE GEM ROLLER ORGAN: Excellent condition. Ten 6 3/8" wooden
rollers. 14-1/2"w, 12"d, 8"h
Lot 14. ADLER 10 3/8" DISC MUSIC BOX: Double comb in walnut case. Excellent
condition. Eight discs, 13"w, 11-3/4"d, 7-1/2"h
Lot 15. AUREPHONE BY F.M. DILLIE & CO.: Plays 9-1/2" paper rolls.
Walnut case in pristine condition. Six rolls, 12"w, 9-1/2"d, 8-1/2"h
Lot 16. KALLIOPE 9 3/16" DISC MUSIC BOX CHRISTMAS TREE STAND: Single
comb with 6 bells, line carved top. Twenty-four discs. Excellent condition.
22-1/2"w, 13-d, 14"h.
Lot 17. LADOR SWISS MUSIC BOX: Christmas tree stand with crank in as
found condition. 13-3/4" diameter.
Lot 18. HAND CRANK ORGANETTE: Press carved sides, splits on top. Otherwise
excellent. Two 7-3/4" paper strips. 14-1/2"w, 12-1/2"d, 5-1/2"h.
Lot 19. AUTOMATED BIRD IN CAGE: Feathered bird in brass cage, as is.
11"h
Lot 20. J. H. HELLER ORGANODERDE, MANDOLINE, PICCOLO CYLINDER MUSIC
BOX: 16 1/8" cylinder plays 6 tunes. Buried case with brass & mother
of pearl inlay. Wonderful condition. 29"w, 12"d, 9"h
Lot 21. CONCERT ROLLER ORGAN: Twenty keys, ten 6 3/8" wooden rollers.
Walnut case in excellent condition. 17"w, 14"d, 12-1/2"h
Lot 22. JEROME THIBOUVILLE-LAMY FRENCH BARREL ORGAN: 10-3/8" wooden
cylinder. Three rows of 10 3/8" metal pipes plays 10 tunes. Excellent condition,
15"w, 10-3/4"d, 11-1/2"h
Lot 23. MONKEY SMOKING AUTOMATION: French, ca. 1910. Nods head, opens
mouth, lifts pipes to mouth, & flickers eyelids. Louis Vuitton tag.
Key wind movement with on/off mechanism. Excellent condition, 15"h
Lot 24. CYLINDER MUSIC BOX: Plays 4 5/16" cylinders. Case has self storage
for 6 cylinders. Nine total cylinders. Decal on top worn. Inlaid case,
slightly worn. 16"w, 10"d, 9"h
Lot 25. THE ORGANINA ORGANETTE: Hand crank with curved glass front.
Walnut case with excellent original stenciling. Uses a 16 key 8-1/4" paper
strip, 9"w, 7"d, 10-3/4"h
Lot 26. WONDERFUL BLACK FOREST CARVED WALNUT BOX: Has 2 carved birds
at top, carved dog head for one handle, & carved fox head for the other,
with carving around each. Also carved birds & leaves on front &
divided tray inside. Small break on left back side of lid, otherwise excellent
with original finish, 16"w, 12"d, 19-1/2"h
Lot 27. THORENS DISC MUSIC BOX: Ca 1900. Plays 4-1/2" metal disc. Key
wind. Oak case. Excellent condition. Thirteen discs, 9"w, 6-1/2"d, 5"h
Lot 28. INTERCHANGEABLE CYLINDER MUSIC BOX: Each of the four 9-1/2"
cylinders plays six tunes. Zither attachment. Raised panel oak case with
drawer below for cylinder storage. Worn original finish on top & small
amount of beadwork missing, otherwise excellent condition, 24"w, 12-1/2"d,
11"h
Lot 29. AUTOMATED SINGING BIRD IN CAGE: Feathered bird in brass key
wind cage. Working condition. 11-1/2"h
Lot 30. REGINA 15-1/2" DISC MUSIC BOX: Double comb. Mahogany case. Wonderful
condition with original instructions. Twenty discs, 21"w, 19"d, 11"h
Lot 31. HORTON AUTOPHONE: Walnut case, as found condition, with several
paper strips. 9-1/2"w, 9-1/2"h
Lot 32. BEHRENS BLOMBERG Sc CO. CYLINDER MUSIC BOX: Key wind movement
with 16-1/2" cylinder that plays 8 tunes. Two combs. Rosewood lid with
line inlay. Excellent condition. 23-1/2"w, 7-3/4"d, 5-3/4"h
Lot 33. BEAR PLAYING DRUM FRENCH AUTOMATION: Glass eyed bear plays drum,
moves head & mouth. Key wind start-stop movement, 14"h
Lot 34. THE ORGANINA ORGANETTE: Hand crank with curved glass front walnut
case with excellent original stenciling. Uses a 16 key 8-1/4" paper strip.
Very good condition, 9"w, 7"d, 10-3/4"h
Lot 35. SYMPHONION 5-3/4" DISC MUSIC BOX WITH LITHOGRAPHED ANIMATION:
Two pigs playing drum & 3 dancing on top as disc is played. No. 28Ns.
Ratchet wind. Sixteen discs. 7-1/2"w, 6-3/4"d, 12"h.
Lot 36. ARISTON GERMAN HAND CRANK DISC ORGANETTE: 59 12-7/8" cardboard
disc. As found condition, 15"w, 9"h
Lot 37. DYCOMMMUN GIROD CYLINDER MUSIC BOX: 10 7/8" cylinder plays 6
tunes. Early key wind. 19-1/4"w, 7-1/4"d, 5-1/2"h
Lot 38. CONCERT ROLLER ORGAN: Twenty keys. Plays 6 3/8" wooden roller.
Oak case. Excellent original condition. Ten wooden rollers, 18"w, 15"d,
12-1/2"h
Lot 39. SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOX: 13" cylinder plays 12 tunes. Two combs
divided by fifteen note organ attachment. Beautiful rosewood inlaid case
with bronze handles. Excellent condition, 24"w, 13"d, 12"h
Lot 40. MASS. ORGAN CO. THE HARMONETTE: Walnut case. Excellent condition.
Twenty-two paper strips, 9"w, 6"d, 10"h
Lot 41. THREE SINGING BIRDS IN CAGE AUTOMATION: Three feathered birds,
each with moving heads, tails, & beaks. Brass cage with gilt wood base.
Key wind mechanism. Excellent condition, 12"w, 10"d, 23"h
Lot 42. SYMPHONION HAND CRANK 8-1/4" DISC MUSIC BOX: Double comb
with works & combs diametrically arranged. Three teeth missing on one
comb. Worn original decals on top. Very good condition, 10"w, 6-1/2"h
Lot 43. KALLIOPE 13-1/4" DISC MUSIC BOX: Single comb with 10 bells.
Walnut case with Kalliope inlaid in top. Thin crack in top, otherwise excellent.
22 discs, 16"w, 15"d, 7"h
Lot 44. CELESTINA BY MECHANICAL ORGUINETTE CO., N.Y.: Plays 5-1/2" paper
rolls. Wonderful original condition. Forty-four rolls. 15-1/2"w, 13-1/2"d,
14"h
Lot 45. TWO SINGING BIRDS IN CAGE AUTOMATION: Two feathered birds with
moving heads, tails & beaks. Brass cage. Key wind mechanism. Excellent
condition, 21"h
Lot 46. PERIN-CHOPARD INTERCHANGEABLE CYLINDER MUSIC BOX: Large 13"
cylinder plays 6 tunes. Lovely buried case with banded inlay & ebonized
trim, with matching table with drawer for cylinder storage. Excellent condition.
The box measures 33"w, 14"d, 8-1/2"h. The table measures 43"w, 29-1/2"d,
30"h.
Lot 47. RARE CAPITOL STYLE "C" CUFF MUSIC BOX: Mahogany case. Ten cuffs.
First two high note teeth missing, otherwise excellent condition. 27-1/2"w,
17"d, 8"h
Lot 48. GOLD VICTORIAN CHAIR WITH MUSIC BOX SEAT: Excellent condition,
16"w, 14"d, 33-1/2"h
Lot 49. HAND CRANK AUTOMATION 6- TUNE MUSIC BOX: Ca. 1875. Monkey dressed
as 18^ century man plays violin, moves head, blinks eyes & opens and
closes mouth. Mahogany case with line inlay on front, 16"w, 10'd, 11-1/2"h
Lot 50. SINGING BIRD IN CAGE AUTOMATION: Feathered bird with moving
head, tail & beak. Brass cage with repainted gilt wood base. Key wind
mechanism, 21"h
Lot 51. SYMPHONION MONOPOL II-3/4" DISC MUSIC BOX: Two diametrically
arranged combs & zither attachment. Beautiful buried walnut case with
pressed carved birds in trees on lid & bronze handles. Wonderful condition.
Nine discs. 19-1/2"w, 14-1/2"d, 8-1/2"h
Lot 52. MECHANICAL ORGUINETTE CO. MUSETTE: Plays 3-1/2" paper roll.
Walnut case with original stencil. Some , worn finish mostly to one side,
otherwise excellent. Seventeen rolls. 13-1/2"w, 11-1/2"d, 12-1/2"h.
Lot 53. LEOPOLD LAMBERT MUSICAL AUTOMATION OF A HOOKAH SMOKER: French,
ca. 1890. Man with glass eyes that smokes, inhales, exhales, blinks eyes,
& drinks from cup. Base has key wind stop-start musical mechanism.
Excellent condition, 15"w, 12"d, 23"h
Lot 54. LECOULTRE & BRECHET CYLINDER MUSIC BOX: 14-1/2" cylinder
with 3 bells. Inlaid top with mother of pearl. Excellent condition. 22-1/2"w,
7-1/2"d, 5-3/4"h
Lot 55. RABBIT RISES FROM LETTUCE AUTOMATION TOY: Austrian, late 19th
Century. Glass eyed rabbit rises, lifts ears, & turns head. Excellent
condition. 5-1/2"w, 7"h
Lot 56. SINGING BIRD IN CAGE AUTOMATION: Feathered bird with moving
head, tail & beak. Brass cage with gilt wood base. Key wind mechanism.
21"h
Lot 57. REGINA 12-1/4" DISC MUSIC BOX: Double comb. Mahogany case. Wonderful
original condition. Twenty discs. 16"w, 15"d, 9-3/4"h
Lot 58. MECHANICAL PICTURE MUSIC BOX: #54 Shoemaker's Workroom. Lithographed
scene of cobbler & helper. Cobbler sews & moves head & eyes.
Boy hammers, moves head, then kicks bench. Wind up mechanism. 13-3/4"w,
5"d, 10-1/2"h
Lot 59. SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOX: Large 12" cylinder. Beautiful inlaid
rosewood case. Great condition, 22"w, 9"d, 6-1/2"h
Lot 60. SYMPHONION UPRIGHT II 7/8" DISC MUSIC BOX: Coin operated, double
comb with outside crank mechanism. Walnut case with front columns. Crack
in top, otherwise excellent original condition, 23"w, 13"d, 21-1/4"h
Lot 61. EMPRESS FLOOR MODEL 18-1/2" DISC MUSIC BOX: Double comb. Block
front mahogany cabinet with 4 corner columns & 1 door for disc storage.
Decals inside lid reads, "Empress Concert Grand, Lyon & Healy, Chicago".
Wonderful original condition. Thirty-one discs, 30"w, 20-1/2"d, 42"h
Lot 62. SINGING BIRD IN CAGE AUTOMATION: Feathered bird with moving
head, tail & beak. Brass cage & base. Key wind mechanism, 21"h
Lot 63. FOLDING TABLE TOP STEREO- GRAPHOSCOPE: Rosewood case for viewing
stereo cards & cabinet cards. Wonderful original condition. 12-1/4"w,
14-1/4"h
Lot 64. STEREO VIEWER WITH 175 OLD STEREO CARDS: Including 40 early
C. H. Muhrman, Cincinnati cards. Several other Cincinnati cards. Thirty
American scenery including railroads, etc. Also several other cards.
Lot 65. ORGANETTE BY MECHANICAL ORGUINETTE CO., N.Y.: In Eastlake style
black lacquered stand. Excellent condition. 18-1/2"w, 15-1/2"d, 31"h
Lot 66. HAND CRANK BARREL ORGAN: By German organ builder A. Wagner in
Guadalajara, Mexico. Ca. 1910. Ninety- three pipe, forty-one note. Rosewood
case with wonderful inlay including cherubs playing instruments, with portable
stand. Excellent condition, 26"w,15"d, 25"h
Lot 67. BREMOND PIANO-FORTE EXPRESSIVE CYLINDER MUSIC BOX: 15" cylinder
plays 8 tunes. Beautiful inlaid rosewood case. Great condition. 23-1/2"w,
8-1/2"d, 6-1/2"h
Lot 68. HAND CRANK BARREL ORGAN BY G. BACIGALUPO: Eight tunes. Beautifully
inlaid & hand painted front. Excellent condition, 25"w, 14"d,23"h
Lot 69. SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOX: 10 5/8" cylinder plays 6 tunes. Inlaid
case. Excellent condition, 23"w, 9-1/4"d, 6"h
Lot 70. THE CRITERION 15-3/4" DISC MUSIC BOX: Double comb. Mahogany
case with carved front. Partially refinished case, otherwise excellent.
12 discs.
Lot 71. MANDOLINE-PICCOLO CYLINDER MUSIC BOX: 12" cylinder plays 8 tunes.
Inlaid buried case with brass handles. Excellent condition. 24-1/2"w, 9-1/2"d,
7-1/2"h
Lot 72. GRAND ROLLER ORGAN: With twenty-four 13 3/16"wooden rollers.
Oak case with brass handles. Tag reads, "Ed Wing Christmas 1895". Excellent
condition. 23-1/2"w, 16"d, 13"h
Lot 73. ORCHESTRAL CYLINDER MUSIC BOX: 14" cylinder plays 10 tunes.
Has 6 engraved saucer bells, drum & castanets. Twenty-one key organ
section. String inlaid box. Wonderful condition. 31"w, 16"d, 13"h.
Lot 74. SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOX: 14-1/2" cylinder plays 8 tunes. Has
3 saucer bells under glass door on right side. Inlaid box, small line in
lid, otherwise excellent, 22"w, 7-1/2"d, 6"h
Lot 75. IMPERIAL SYMPHONIOM 14-3/4" DISC MUSIC BOX: Double comb. Cherry
case. Wonderful original condition. Twenty discs, 23"w, 20"d, 10-1/2"h
Lot 76. SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOX: 10-3/4" cylinder. Inlaid case including
flag & stars in top. Very good condition, 18"w, 16-3/4"d, 5-1/2"h
Lot 77. SUPER HORSE DRAWN SCALE MODEL FIRE LADDER WAGON TOY: Ca. 1900.
Tin plate & wood with wooden spoke wheels. Includes 3 extension ladders,
2 side ladders, cast iron tools, etc., pulled by three hide covered horses.
Excellent original condition, 48"w, 14"h
Lot 78. THE AMERICAN AUTOMATIC ORGAN CO. CABINET ORGANINA: Plays 9"
paper rolls. Mahogany case. Small line in glass, otherwise excellent original
condition. Four rolls, 21"w,11-1/2"d, 12-1/2"h
Lot 79. RARE SINGING BIRD OISEAU CYLINDER MUSIC BOX: 15" cylinder plays
6 tunes. Eighteen central organ & flute notes. Feathered bird in nest
in back of cylinder. Bird turns his head, flutters his wings & opens
his bill. Ebony case with banded inlay. Great condition, 30"w,15"d, 14"h
Lot 80. NICOLE FRERES CYLINDER MUSIC BOX: 11" cylinder plays 6 tunes.
Inlaid case. 19"w,7-3/4"d,5-1/2"h
Lot 81. REGINA 15-1/2" DISC MUSIC BOX: #11. Double comb with zither
attachment. Beautifully carved oak box with "Regina" carved in top. Excellent
condition. Twenty discs, 22"w, 19-1/2"d, 12"h
Lot 82. RARE CYLINDER MUSIC BOX W/MOVING FIGURES: 11" cylinder plays
8 tunes. Has 2 Oriental men with moving head & arms to ring 4 saucer
bells with small bisque doll in center that dances. Tune sheet reads "Timbress
en vue Danseuse, Chinois" Inlaid case. Excellent condition. 23-1/2"w, 13"d,
11-1/2"h
Lot 83. DUCOMMUNGIROD CYLINDER MUSIC BOX: Large 14" long, 4" diameter
#302 cylinder. Approximately 200 teeth. Mahogany case with urn inlay on
lid. Excellent condition, 25"w, 10-1/2"d, 8-1/2"h
Lot 84. CAPITOL STYLE B CUFF MUSIC BOX: Oak case. One tooth broken,
but present, otherwise excellent condition. 18 cuffs, 21"w, 14"d, 8-1/2"h
Lot 85. TROLL & BAKER INTERCHANGABLE CYLINDER MUSIC BOX: Two 15"
cylinders playing 8 tunes each. Has 6 bells with 4 struck by flying bees,
drum, castanets & zither attachment. Beautifully inlaid buried box
with matching one drawer table with ebonized legs. Wonderful condition.
Box believed to have belonged to a relative of General Lee at Roanoke,
VA. Music box is 35"w, 13-1/2"d, 10 1/2h. Table is 40-1/2"w, 21-1/2"d,
29"h
Lot 86. MANDOLINE EXPRESSIVE ZITHER CYLINDER MUSIC BOX: 10 7/8" cylinder
plays 8 tunes. Inlaid case with bronze handles. Wonderful condition. 21-1/2"w,
10-1/2"d, 7-1/2"h
Lot 87. RAGTIME ORCHESTRION: Contemporary. Contains 8 instruments including
snare & bass drums, cymbal, tambourine, triangle, castanets, 27 note
glockenspiel & 43 calliope pipes. Oak case with stained & beveled
glass. Original price $11,500. 43"w, 23"d, 7-1/2"h
Lot 88. HARP HARMONIA-PICCOLO CYLINDER MUSIC BOX: 13" cylinder plays
10 tunes. Wonderful buried & inlaid case. Great condition, 23"w, 10-1/2"d,
7-1/2"h
Lot 89. 48 KEY BARREL PIANO: Ten tune barrel. Grained case with cut
glass & mirrored front. Beautiful inlay of musical instruments on front
center & bottom door. Metal tag inside reads, "C. Alexander St. Ation
Rd. Garage Felixstowe. 41"w, 23"d, 53"h.
Lot 90. STELLA CONCERT 15-1/2" DISC MUSIC BOX: Model #150. Double comb.
Stella script name in lid. Beautiful condition mahogany case with disc
storage cabinet & 20 discs. Music box 26-1/2"w, 20 5/8"d, 12"h. Cabinet
29-3/4"w, 24"d, 34"h
Lot 91. SUBLIME HARMONY CYLINDER MUSIC BOX: 19-3/8" cylinder plays 14
tunes, zither attachment. Box missing a few pieces of veneer, otherwise
excellent inlaid case. 34"w, 13"d, 9-1/2"h
Lot 92. ANGELUS ORCHESTRAL PLAYER ORGAN BY WILCOX & WHITE: Rosewood
case. Plays 10" rolls, 43"w, 19-1/2"d, 39-1/2"h
Lot 92A. REGINA 15-1/2" DISC MUSIC BOX: Style 50 with serpentine mahogany
case. Double comb. Excellent condition. 20 discs.
Lot 93. LeCOULTRE CYLINDER MUSIC BOX: 17-1/4" cylinder plays 8 tunes.
Zither attachment. 30-1/2"w, 11"d, 9"h
Lot 94. OLD SCALE MODEL OF GEORGE WASHINGTON'S CARRIAGE: Wooden with
original paint, mounted on wooden board with brass tag. Excellent condition,
21"w, 7-1/2"h
Lot 95. WURLITZER STYLE NO. 103 MILITARY BAND ORGAN: Forty-one keys.
Great condition oak case with original Wurlitzer paper instruction label
inside back door. Hand painted front decoration. Sounds great. Fitted with
electric motor. Over fifteen 6" rolls. 37-1/2"w, 21-1/2"d, 44"h
Lot 96. IDEAL POLYTYPE ZITHER CYLINDER MUSIC BOX: 13" cylinder plays
6 tunes. Double spring motor. Cherry case. Excellent condition, 28"w, 11-3/4"d,
8"h
Lot 97. TIN CRANK TOY: Lithographed tin. Plays pipe organ music, 5"w,
7"h
Lot 98. FLEISCHMANN TINPLATE CLOCK WORK OCEAN LINER: Wonderful condition.
19-1/2"
Lot 99. FLEISCHMAN TIN PLATE CLOCK WORK OCEAN LINER: Wonderful condition.
20"
Lot 99A. WOODEN TOY BOAT WITH ORIGINAL BOX: 1950's. By Rico, Japan.
18"
Lot 100. REGINA ORCHESTRAL CORONA NO. 33 27" AUTOMATIC DISC CHANGING
MUSIC BOX: Great condition mahogany case with carved dragons in the upper
doors. This music box has the rare and seldom seen solid wood panel at
the bottom. Serial number 65538. Has C. C. Mellor Co., Pittsburgh tag attached
to the front bottom panel. 12 discs, 38"w, 24"d, 66"h.
Lot 100A. ZON-O-PHONE PHONOGRAPH: "Grand Opera" disc table model phonograph
with signal. Beveled glass oak case & carved corner columns. Nickel
plated tone arm & mount, with 30" brass horn, with Columbia reproducer.
Excellent condition.
Lot 101. COLUMBIA GRAPHAPHONE PHONOGRAPH: Type Q cylinder phonograph
with 14" black metal & brass bell horn. Oak case with ribbon decal.
Lot 102. EDISON STANDARD A CYLINDER PHONOGRAPH: No. 539139 "Square Top
Standard" in oak case with 14" black metal & brass bell horn.
Lot 103. EDISON HOME MODEL A CYLINDER PHONOGRAPH: No. H97175. Has model
C reproducer. Plays 2 min. records. Ribbon decal on base with rear mount
for crane with 33" black home horn. No crane.
Lot 104. EDISON HOME MODEL A CYLINDER PHONOGRAPH: No. H82398. With Model
C reproducer. Plays 2 minute records. Ribbon decal on base. Rear mount
for crane with 33" black cygnet horn. No crane.
Lot 105. EDISON FIRESIDE MODEL A CYLINDER PHONOGRAPH: No. 59693. Combination
type. Plays 2 and 4 minute records. C reproducer in oak case with decal.
No horn.
Lot 106. EDISON AMBEROLA MODEL A CYLINDER UPRIGHT FLOOR MODEL PHONOGRAPH:
Plays 2 and 4 minute cylinder records. Exposed mechanism finished in oxidized
copper gilt decoration. Fine mahogany case with four drawers in base with
100 records. One of Amberola's best models.
Lot 107. EDISON STANDARD CYLINDER PHONOGRAPH: With rear mount for crane.
C reproducer. In oak case with ribbon decal. Standard 32" horn. No crane.
Lot 108. EDISON HOME MODEL B CYLINDER PHONOGRAPH: With C reproducer.
In oak case with decal. Has red 30" morning glory horn. No crane.
Lot 109. VICTOR W-80 UPRIGHT FLOOR MODEL DISC PHONOGRAPH: In mahogany
case with Baldwin Piano Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, decal.
Lot 110. STARR DESK PHONOGRAPH: 1920's electric phonograph on right
side with butterfly volume control at base. Horn is inside right door.
Left door has six drawers for storing records. This is a partner's desk
with single middle drawer on both sides. The desk is 60" wide and 28" deep
in a fine mahogany case.
Lot 111. COLUMBIA GRAPHAPHONE TYPE BS CYLINDER PHONOGRAPH: Ca. 1898.
Coin operated with curved glass top. Metal and nickel plated horn attached
at top outside of oak case with ribbon decal. Two minute cylinder record.
Top mirror missing.
Lot 112. EDISON HOME MODEL B CYLINDER PHONOGRAPH: With C reproducer
in oak case with ribbon decal. 30" metal and brass belled horn. No crane.
Lot 113. COLUMBIA GRAPHAPHONE CYLINDER AQ PHONOGRAPH: With long tapering
cast iron trivet type base that also acts as part of horn support. Key
wind, with small horn and reproducer.
Lot 114. EDISON DIAMOND DISC MODEL 250 UPRIGHT FLOOR MODEL DISC PHONOGRAPH:
In super mahogany case with two drawers.
Lot 115. PUCK CYLINDER TALKING MACHINE: With decorated cast iron lyre
base. Key wind, with horn. No reproducer.
Lot 116. PUCK CYLINDER TALKING MACHINE: With cast iron lyre base. Key
wind, with reproducer and metal horn.
Lot 117. EDISON DIAMOND DISC MODEL 250 UPRIGHT FLOOR MODEL DISC PHONOGRAPH:
Mahogany case with two drawers. Crack in front right leg.
Lot 118. EDISON AMBEROLA MODEL 30 CYLINDER PHONOGRAPH: Inside horn.
Front metal grill in oak case.
Lot 119. NIRONA DISC PHONOGRAPH: Red grained metal case with tone arm
in horn. 7" turn table.
Lot 120. VICTOR WXI UPRIGHT FLOOR MODEL DISC PHONOGRAPH: In oak case.
Lot 121. TALK-A-PHONE TABLE MODEL DISC PHONOGRAPH: Phonograph with heavily
carved oak case with carved leaf corners. 10" turn table with brake and
speed regulator. Triple spring with nickel tone arm and 30" metal and brass
belled horn.
Lot 122. THORENS EXCELDA CAMERAPHONE PHONOGRAPH: In blue metal case
with stop switch on side.
Lot 123. THORENS EXCELDA CAMERAPHONE PHONOGRAPH: In blue metal case
with stop switch on side.
Lot 124. FOUR EDISON PHONOGRAPHS: Including two Home Model B phonographs
in parts condition, and one Edison Phonograph with 12" case. All four for
parts.
Lot 125. PHONOGRAPH HORN: 56" black and brass bell horn marked with
decal, "Accepted Standard Amplifying Horn for Talking Machines".
Lot 126. PHONOGRAPH HORNS: Two phonograph horns. One is 23-1/2" black
and brass bell horn, and the other is 23" painted morning glory horn with
floral decoration.
Lot 127. PHONOGRAPH HORNS: Two phonograph horns. One is 23-1/2" black
and brass bell horn, and the other is red 24" morning glory horn.
Lot 128. PHONOGRAPH HORNS: Three phonograph horns. One is 30" Standard
black horn, second is 18" brass bell horn, and third is 18" brass bell
horn with connector missing.
Lot 129. PETER PAN GRAMAPHONE: "Box Camera" style portable disc phonograph.
Leather covered case. Excellent condition. 4-3/4"w, 7"d, 6"h
Lot 130. 4 EDISON CONCERT RECORDS WITH BOXES
Lot 131. 5 COLUMBIA CONCERT RECORDS WITH BOXES & ONE 6" CYLINDER
WITH BOX
Lot 132. 60 EDISON 2 & 4 MINUTE CYLINDER RECORDS
Lot 133. 70 EDISON 2 & 4 MINUTE CYLINDER RECORDS: In original 2
sided carrying case with numbered spindles from 1 to 72.
Lot 134. 29 EDISON CYLINDER RECORDS IN CASE
Lot 135. 100 MISC. EDISON CYLINDER RECORDS
Lot 136. 115 MISC. EDISON CYLINDER RECORDS
Lot 137. OVER 150 VARIOUS CYLINDER RECORDS
Lot 138. 100 EDISON DIAMOND DISC RECORDS
Lot 139. 42 EDISON DISC RECORDS: Several in sleeves
Lot 140. 55 EDISON DISC RECORDS
Lot 141. 72 EDISON DISC RECORDS
Lot 142. 22 VICTOR II-3/4" & 12" DISC RECORDS
Lot 142A. OVER 300 VARIOUS 78 RECORDS
Lot 143. IMPERIAL SYMPHONION 15-3/4" DISC MUSIC BOX: #143 Double comb.
Mahogany case with inlaid front & top of lid. Excellent condition.
23 discs, 23"w, 20"d, 10"h
Lot 144. SILVERPLATE MUSIC BOX: 19th Century. Has sailing ships &
light houses. When lid is removed, reveals divided holder. Tag on bottom
reads, "Valse de Faust Lohemgrin Brautcho". No key. 8-1/2"h
Lot 145. TROLL & BAKER, GENEVA, LARGE INTERCHANGABLE CYLINDER SWISS
MUSIC BOX: Has eight 16-1/4" cylinders. Each cylinder plays 8 tunes. The
box also has 10 bells struck by bees & 2 zither attachments. The case
is rosewood with ebony trim. The lid and front are inlaid with flowers
& vines by a master craftsman. Elaborate bronze handles. Absolutely
magnificent beautiful music box. 48"w, 23"d, 16-1/4"h
Lot 146. CELESTINA ORGANETTE BY MECHANICAL ORGUINETTE CO., N.Y.: Wonderful
walnut case with original stenciling. Thirty-two 5-1/2" paper rolls. 15-3/4"w,
13-3/4"d, 13-1/2"h
Lot 147. ORCHESTRONE PLAYER ORGAN: Walnut with pressed designs. Has
tambor center & 1 door for storage. Twenty-three 5" rolls, 35"w, 18"d,
50"h
Lot 148. THE MUSICAL CABINETTO ORGANETTE: Walnut case with original
stenciling. Plays 13-1/2" paper rolls, 18"w, 19-1/2"d, 12-1/2"h
Lot 149. RARE KOMET 13" DISC MUSIC BOX: Double comb. Mahogany case with
inlaid lid. Excellent original condition. Twenty discs, 22"w, 18-1/4"d,
9"h
Lot 150. B.A. BREMOND INTERCHANGEABLE CYLINDER ORCHESTRAL SWISS MUSIC
BOX: This fabulous instrument was made, according to a letter from Ruth
Bornand, dated July 11, 1957, as a special order for Mr. Alexander Charles
Mac Millen of Montreal, Canada, in 1880-85. Mr. Mac Millen, a gold mine
operator and part owner, went to Switzerland in 1879 and placed his special
order for this music box with Bremond of Geneva. The cylinders are numbered
1 to 12, and the selections thereon were chosen by Mr. Mac Millen. The
mechanism is made with both organ (bellows) and the flute (pipe) attachments,
as well as the drum, bells, and castanets. The bells are struck by flying
birds. This music box has a beautiful rosewood case inlaid with musical
instruments and is accompanied by a matching table with three drawers to
hold the extra cylinders. Mrs. Bornand's letter is with the box. Twelve
19-1/4" cylinders plays six tunes each. 54-1/2"w, 29"d, 45"h.
Lot 151: paid $1,870.00
FORSYTHES' AUCTIONS
Dave Forsythe, Auctioneer
draft 18 October 2004 |
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