$8,225
Criterion 20 1/2-inch Disc Musical Box, No. 9166, by F.G. Otto & Sons , with double combs and crank-wind coin-operated motor mounted at the side, in upright golden oak case with tilting disc storage bin with carved lyre motif, circular beveled-glass window in panel with scrolling fretwork spandrels and carved capitals, acanthus-molded pediment, bun feet and plaque of The Equitable Manfg. Co., Iowa City, Iowa , approx. ht. 85 in., (lacking back, damper squeaks); and approx. thirty zinc discs. Note: Standing at over six ft., in a single-piece case, this was the largest size musical box in the Criterion range.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-05-03