Regina model 35 mahogany automatic 12 disc changer upright c...

Estimate

£10,000 - £15,000

Regina model 35 mahogany automatic 12 disc changer upright cabinet parlour music box, the case surmounted by a carved shell and leaf pediment, over a curved door signed in gilt script 'The Regina Co. New York, Chicago', with lead and stained art-glass panel and pierced gilt metal arcade, flanked by barley-twist supports, raised on cabriole legs united by a shelf stretcher, serial number 51243, bearing original trade label to the reverse, 26" wide, 23" deep, 68" high
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** sold with twelve 15.5" music discs and crank winding handle
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** a very similar example was appraised on a US Antiques Roadshow episode 2012 viewable here https://pbswisconsin.org/watch/antiques-roadshow/antiques-roadshow-appraisal-regina-model-35-music-box-ca-1900/

More Information

the case and interior look in fine condition, clean and appears free from notable damages or repairs, the music box sounds great and the auto changer operates as hoped, the start/stop/repeat needs attention to make functional as does the 1-12 selection dial to the side. The music box does not seem to hold any winding charge so constant wind is needed to cycle and operate - for these reasons sold in need of a service and specialist attention to restore to full working order.
There is a video of the music box during operation here at the saleroom available by request