THORENS ( founded 1883 in St.Croix ), Switzerland (1930)
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Width = 6_1/2" ; 17 cm Depth = 3_3/4" ; 10 cm Height = 3" ; 7 cm
The mechanics are sealed under a glas lid. If necessary, it can be
slided out by pulling off the right wall ...
4 Records are on this Cylinder ...
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o Faust March
o Tales of Hoffmann
o Martha the Last Rose
o La Traviata
The records are stored PARALLEL ON THE CYLINDER. After each play the
cylinder moves a fraction HORIZONTAL - Triggert by a hook, turning
a "Step-Switch" - The "SYNCHRONIZATION" is important for RESTORATION!
Boxes with 4 different songs ( also with 1 or 3 ) were on the market.
Have a look at another THORENS MusicBox ...
Have a look at a » GLOCKENSPIEL CLOCK « ...
impressum:
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