Description:

AN ANTIQUE SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOX, LATE 19TH CENTURY, the rectangular walnut hinged lid centering a marquetry inlaid musical trophy above faux grained sides and ebonized trim, opening to a black lacquer painted interior with printed, "Timbres en Vue" listing musical selections, over a hinged clear glass window covering the brass music cylinder flanked by a row of six engraved brass bells opposite a cut steel comb form board, within a left side brass winding crank and two right side adjustment levers. Height: 12.00" Width: 25.50" Depth: 15.00"

  • Condition: Good condition for Swiss music automata of this age use and materials including but not limited to lid has faded and has two dark spots, some faint small marks/scratches, expected age cracks but otherwise in good shape. Has been professionally restored.

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May 18, 2019 1:00 PM CDT
Houston, TX, US

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