#118 • Britannia Coin Operated Upright Music Box

Part of Session I: Fall Americana & Decorative Arts Live (timed auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

Starting at $750.00

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Live bidding starts Oct 23, 2026 10:00 AM EDT

Swiss, early 20th century. A Britannia upright music box disc player or "Pub Machine" in mahogany, manufactured in Sainte-Croix, Switzerland and distributed throughout London in the turn of the century, the case surface with dragoon molding over an open pane  foliate carved glass door, interior with upright disc player marked Britannia, case rising on short cabriole legs with casters; ht. 44, wd. 28, dp. 15 inches. Overall good condition. Come with 5 discs and operating coins. Provenance: Ray Howser Collection.