Accurate Description of Item
One late 19th Century Polyphon Disc Player
Appraiser Remarks
Disc players like this were produced for a very limited time, they were an advancement of the cylinder music boxes that preceded them, but were soon outmoded themselves by the phonograph. Unlike the cylinder players, the flat discs used by these machine allowed easier storage and a much large assortment of tunes to play. Values for these disc players depends on the size of the disc, the maker, complexity of the case and movement.
Currently at auction comparable polyphons now sell in the $500.00- $700.00 range.
Currently at auction comparable polyphons now sell in the $500.00- $700.00 range.
Estimated Value
$1200.00- $1500.00
Re: Musikwerke polyphon
One late 19th Century Polyphon Disc Player
Disc players like this were produced for a very limited time, they were an advancement of the cylinder music boxes that preceded them, but were soon outmoded themselves by the phonograph. Unlike the cylinder players, the flat discs used by these machine allowed easier storage and a much large assortment of tunes to play. Values for these disc players depends on the size of the disc, the maker, complexity of the case and movement.
Currently at auction comparable polyphons now sell in the $500.00- $700.00 range.