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The Baroque and Stand by Porter Music Box Company

Porter Disc Player Music Box - The Baroque

$12,500.00
By Special Order, The inlay design on the Victorian Baroque Instrument is magnificent marquetry in the early classic style. The lid and sides feature Instrumental inlays. Classic early marquetry requires more time and delicate skilled workmanship than the less complicated modern style. The Baroque Player measures: 24" wide x 22" deep x 12" high. The Porter Baroque player (only) has a shipping weight of approx. 105 lbs. Its MSP Price: US $12,500.00

The Disc Storage Cabinet's inlaid design compliments the Player. Many rare exotic woods are used in the inlay that include Rosewood, White Holly, Burl Elm, Burl Walnut, Satinwood, Tulip Wood, Ebony and Mahogany. The storage cabinet will accommodate approximately 200 discs and measures 25 3/8" wide x 24" deep x 28" high, The Baroque Disc Cabinet shipping weight is approx. 180 lbs. Additional Price: US $7,950.00

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In the finest tradition of its predecessors, the European and American Victorian music boxes of earlier generations, the Music Boxes combine the grace and elegance of a fine piece of furniture, with the marvelous depth of sound and quality of tone of an excellent musical instrument. The commitment of its creator, to producing a product of quality and superior craftsmanship ensures that these Music Boxes will become a treasured heirloom for generations to enjoy.

Years of developing and refining techniques and processes have resulted in the creation of a beautiful, intricate machine. Music box owners are assured of consistently fine quality workmanship and a growing value for the boxes they own.

The musical combs create beautiful rich bass sounds and bell like treble tones. The tuning was copied from the world renowned "Regina" music box. Each comb has 76 teeth for a total of 152 playing teeth, which celeste and harmonize to create the finest, richest, fullest sounding music box in the world. The motor will play uninterrupted music for approximately 20 minutes on a single winding.

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