B.H.A., St. Croix, Switzerland, "The Brittania" disc music box with 5 inch comb having 57 teeth, playing 12 inch diameter discs, in wood case with matched mahogany and burled walnut veneer and banded inlay, the underside of the lid featuring the
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24 October 2024
minor repairs to wood around hinges. Small dings on underside of lid and a crack by the right hinge. Escutcheon around winding hole loose. . Printing on some of the discs is indistinct, some are rusted. Plays well, [with lots of sound as is typical of Britannia models] but would benefit from service.
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The Brittania
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B_H_A
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375.00
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R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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B.H.A., St. Croix, Switzerland, "The Brittania" disc music box with 5 inch comb having 57 teeth, playing 12 inch diameter discs, in wood case with matched mahogany and burled walnut veneer and banded inlay, the underside of the lid featuring the manufacturer and model name along with polychrome images symbolizing Great Britain 11 (Eleven) discs included, most printed with the Britannia logo. Song titles include: "The Holy City", "Annie Laurie", "Rock of Ages", "Onward Christian Soldier", and others. minor repairs to wood around hinges. Small dings on underside of lid and a crack by the right hinge. Escutcheon around winding hole loose. . Printing on some of the discs is indistinct, some are rusted. Plays well, [with lots of sound as is typical of Britannia models] but would benefit from service.
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