Vintage Penny Coin Op REGINA double comb Oak Music Box Circa 1886 * 15 1/2" disc
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HIGH BIDDER WINS!Offering for sale this guaranteed all original antique mechanical music box made by the REGINA MUSIC BOX COMPANY of Rahway, NJ. This is a DOUBLE COMB model - playing 15 ½" discs.The quarter-sawn OAK cabinet is in excellent condition. Notice the beautiful graining that is present throughout the wooden case - it was restored years ago and it shows very nicely.This particular specimen is a 1c coin op player - and it has the original coin slide as well as the cash box drawer on the right side. While the coin slide will accept a penny, it should be noted that the coin slide will still operate the music box even if a penny is not inserted in the slot. (So the coin slot is effectively a simple on/off switch).The disc plays 2 times for each penny.It was recently lubricated and the machine is in good playing condition. There are two steel combs. One has two teeth broken - but those matching teeth (notes) are intact on the opposing comb - so the full musical range is intact.Please watch the YouTube video and listen to the machine playing - it is very strong and crisp.The serial number of the box is 12272 - indicating a manufacturing date of ~1895 (per Bowers' Encyclopedia of Mechanical Musical Instruments).The box comes with 5 original discs in good playing condition.There are no keys that operate the locks. The side cash
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