Era：1890
Exhibition loan unit：Ms. Lin Pei-ju
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Introduced in 1890, the Polyphon 104 is a floor-standing disc music box that plays melodies using large metal discs perforated with pre-set patterns. As the disc rotates, metal tines are plucked by the slots, producing bright and delicate tones. These music boxes were luxury items, often found in upper-class homes. The disc measures 19⅝ inches in diameter. The machine includes a coin slot mechanism—users had to wind the spring and insert a coin to activate playback.
