Lot 241: Late 19th Century Symphonion Antique Wooden Box with Assorted Contents

Make – Symphonion
Model – Cabinet/Storage Box
Year – Late 19th Century (Estimated)
Colour – Dark Stained Wood
Material – Wood Veneer
Dimensions (W x D) – 30 cm x 26 cm (Approximate)
Features – Gold script lid inlay, Interior classical print, Central lock plate
Contents – Assorted Costume Jewelry, Cased Medallions/Coins

This lot comprises an antique wooden cabinet box marked “Symphonion,” likely dating to the late 19th century and originally intended to house a disc music mechanism, though the mechanism is currently absent. The box features a dark reddish-brown wood stain finish with decorative gold script lettering on the lid. The interior lid features a black-and-white print of cherubs playing instruments. The box is currently filled with a large quantity of miscellaneous costume jewelry, including imitation pearl necklaces, various colored glass and stone beads, metal chains, and two circular cased items identified as medallions or coins, one referencing a bank saving institution.