Small Symphonion Musical clock

Small Symphonion Musical clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$900 – $1,200[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Schmitt Horan & Co.[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$850[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]Sep 10, 2022[/restrict]

Germany, Symphonion musical clock, playing pierced center drive steel discs on request. A well made time and music movement is wound from the rear. Pin-pallet escapement. The music is serviced by lifting the hinged top. A special brass retainer holds the discs in place for playing. The comb has 30 teeth and included are 10 lively tunes on 4 1/2 inch {Symphonion #20) discs. Well made walnut case with finely turned and embossed moldings top and bottom. The case supported on four turned bun feet. There is a start-stop lever near the top on the right side, plus a horizontal bar that locks the top in place.