Description:

A SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOX, BY PAILLARD, CIRCA 1880, of rectangular form and a hinged lid centering an exotic woods inlaid marquetry musical trophy of a ribbon tied lute over a flute, horn, pipes, and castanets amidst acorn and oak leaf branches, within a conforming rosewood panel and boxwood string inlay, enclosed by a tulipwood border inlaid à quatre face and framed by ebonized wood trim, opening to an interior with hinged glass panel covering a nickel-plated bronze cylinder music mechanism with engraved details, flanked by two wells with left well incasing a hand ratchet winding cogwheel, opposite right well with "REPEAT / CHANGE" lever, over the "PLAY / STOP" lever, enclosed by a conforming case with front matching rosewood, boxwood and tulipwood inlay centering a painted love trophy of Cupid's bow and quiver of arrows with tambourine and flute on a bed of flowering stems, flanked on sides by foliate cast bronze handles and verso black stenciled "IE" monogram, and "PAILLARD'S / PATENT / FEB. 11 1878," and hand inscribed "CPC 10489." Height: 10" Width: 41" Depth: 13 1/2" Note: Probably Charles Paillard et Cie, later Paillard, Vaucher & Fils, of St. Croix Switzerland. This firm was well known for its' quality cylinder music boxes and retailed in the U.S.A. in New York City as well as Chicago during the second half of the 19th century.

  • Condition: Some apparent losses, small tips of comb lacking, one small wheel is separated and in left side winding well, small chips, losses, worn areas of nickel plating, rubbing, a few oxidized spot, dust buildup, oiled, overall in fair to good working condition. Simpson Galleries does not guarantee working condition.  Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."

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