ORCHESTRAL REGINA UPRIGHT MUSIC BOX, 27 METAL DISKS

ORCHESTRAL REGINA, UPRIGHT MUSIC BOX, WITH 27 METAL DISKS, C1900, H 77", W 42", D 16":Having a mahogany cabinet with a turned spindle gallery along the top front and sides above a brass plate in front inscribed: "Orchestral Regina". Gadrooning on the cabinet above and below the brass plate. Two full height turned, fluted and tapered columns at the front corners which flank the two upper glass and wood framed cabinet doors and lower cabinet. Two pierced brass acanthus leaf trim inserts at the top and bottom corners of each door along with circular framing which open to reveal the double combs, that play the disks, mounted on a brass plate inscribed Regina in raised letters. Two Regina decals above and below the brass plate inscribed: "Regina Trade Mark". Moldings at the bottom around the sides and front form the base. All resting on ball casters. Includes 27 metal disks measuring 27" Dia which are stored in the bottom swing out cabinet fitted with a brass pull handle. Both upper doors and lower cabinet have locks and keys. Keys do not match. Care should be taken inserting correct key in its respective lock. Crank on the right side of the cabinet activates the music box. Label on the bottom of the top compartment lists numerous 19th century patents starting with '88 (1888) with the last being May, '97 (1897). For a high resolution photo