December 1 & 2, 2026 Fine & Decorative Arts
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
Lot #1558:
CONTEMPORARY PORTER BAROQUE DISC MUSIC BOX WITH MATCHING STORAGE CABINET
Circa late 20th to early 21st century. Manufactured by the Porter Music Box Company of Randolph, Vermont, this contemporary Baroque-style disc music box plays 15½" diameter discs and features a double-comb musical mechanism with 76 teeth per comb, totaling 152 playing teeth and providing a five-octave musical range. The spring-driven mechanism provides approximately 20 minutes of playing time on a full wind. Housed in a finely crafted wooden cabinet with serpentine sides, contrasting exotic wood inlays, and decorative detailing inspired by traditional antique disc music boxes. Accompanied by its original matching Baroque-style disc storage cabinet with corresponding wood finishes and decorative elements. The Porter Music Box Company currently lists the music box at $18,000 and the matching storage cabinet at $7,000, representing a combined retail price of $25,000, with both presently listed as out of stock. Music box measures 21½"W x 23½"L x 12"H. Matching cabinet measures 26¼"W x 25¼"L x 27¾"H. CONDITION: Excellent, virtually as-new cosmetic and mechanical condition. Music box operates and plays properly, with minimal evidence of use. Comes with 10 Discs.
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.Condition: (Very Good).
Item Dimensions: Stand: 27 - 3/4" x 26 - 1/2" x 28".
Accessories
stand, 10 discs, info. catalog