I finally found some pics of my particular Symphonion online. Apparently, 
different models had different cranks. It appears that the correct crank for 
this machine is somewhat similar to a Regina crank, but with a "star" 
decoration on it... I have posted some pictures here:
http://www.wix.com/open1234/camps-site/extra-pics

> From: [email protected]
> To: [email protected]
> Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 19:01:07 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Music Box Crank Needed
> 
> 
> Hi Ron,I am not sure what the original crank should look like, since I 
> haven't seen one either. I was told by Raphael of Musical Treasures of Miami, 
> that the crank should be "S" shaped. It is a slip-off crank that has a shaft 
> length of approx. 2 1/4-2 1/2" and a drop of approx. 3 1/4-3 1/2". The ID of 
> the of the hole that slides over the shaft is 1/2" and has one curved slot to 
> engage the shaft. I am sure that the crank on my machine is not original, 
> since it has engine turning on the front and back of the crank and an 
> oversized bulbous appearing crank handle. If I could find any other more 
> suitable crank, "S" shaped or not, I could marry part of this crank to 
> another to make it work, if necessary.Curt
> 
> > From: [email protected]
> > To: [email protected]
> > Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 12:11:39 -0500
> > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Music Box Crank Needed
> > 
> > I for one have no idea what the original crank looks like.  Is it threaded,
> > slotted or what?  How long is the shaft that goes onto the music box?  How
> > long should the drop be?  If it is threaded, what is the thread pitch?
> > 
> > Ron L
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On
> > Behalf Of Vinyl Visions
> > Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 9:43 PM
> > To: [email protected]
> > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Music Box Crank Needed
> > 
> > 
> > Does anyone have any type of music box crank that might be altered to work
> > on a Symphonion?
> > 
> > > From: [email protected]
> > > To: [email protected]
> > > Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 19:57:00 -0400
> > > Subject: [Phono-L] Music Box Crank Needed
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Does anyone have an "S" shaped music box crank for an Imperial Symphonion?
> > > 
> > > 
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