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Regina Upright Music Box
About the Item
An extraordinary and rare coin-operated Regina Sublima upright music box crafted by the Regina music box company, one of the most recognized music box manufacturers in the world, complete with 17 discs. The fine oak cabinet with a glazed glass panel and gallery, holds additional discs in a drop-down drawer at the front of the box. The sound quality of this wonderful music box is superb and the cabinet remains in excellent condition.
In 1894, the Regina music box company was founded by Gustav Brachhausen in Rahway, New Jersey. They quickly gained national attention and acclaim for their superb music boxes and were an overwhelming success in America. Brachhausen brought with him years of experience and talents honed at the polyphon factory in Germany where he was in charge for years. Under his direction, the Regina Music Factory created a series of music boxes whose smooth, rich sound was unsurpassed. Even today, Regina music boxes, such as this incredible example, are considered among the very finest ever created.
circa 1895
Measures: 28" wide x 64 3/4" high
Discs: 20 3/4" inches.
- Creator:Regina Company (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 64.75 in (164.47 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1895
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
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