December 18 & 19, 2023 Fine and Decorative Arts
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/19/2023
This is a contemporary inlaid wood music box made by the Porter Music Box Company, manufacturers and restorers of fine music boxes. 15-1/2" disc model has 2 musical combs with 76 teeth in each comb, for a total of 152 playing teeth. It has a 5-octave range and will play for 20 minutes on a full wind. The wind-up motor is a clockwork-type motor and is made from cast iron and brass gears, all of which were machined at the Porter Music Box Company in Randolph VT. CONDITION: In like new condition and playing beautifully. Comes with 16 additional discs. This music box sold for $18,000 when purchased new.
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.Condition: (Excellent)
Item Dimensions: 24" x 21 - 3/4" x 11 - 1/4".