11th Aug, 2026 10:00
The Collector's Auction – featuring Antiques, Mechanical Music & Fashion
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A changeable-cylinder 'Sublime Harmony' Musical by Geo. Baker
Sold for £4,100
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000
A changeable-cylinder 'Sublime Harmony' Musical by Geo. Baker, with seven cylinders, playing eight airs each, of mixed musical content, the nickel plated movement with speed control, tune indicator and selector, in amboyna/thuya case, with tune sheet for six cylinders, stringing and ebonised margins, on matching table with cabriole legs and slide-out cylinder tray in drawer, 42 1/2in wide, the cylinders 13in (33cm)
it is working at time of condition report, looks to all be original, no obvious signs of rot or worm, some knocks and light scratches to the veneer, there are no bells in this setup, otherwise generally good condition, no obvious signs of significant damage or repair, please see additional images
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