A Swiss cased cylinder music box
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Description
Late 19th century, interior paper label inscribed ''6 Airs 10 Inches / Visible Drum, Bells & Castanets'', works variously numerically stamped, the fruitwood-inlaid marquetry case housing a hand crank and controls for Change / Repeat and Stop / Start, the cylinder and works further contained within a hinged glazed lift-top compartment, bells with bird-form finials and bee-form hammers, 10.75'' H x 22.25'' W x 13'' D, est: $1000/2000
Provenance: Private Collection, Westchester, CA
Provenance: Private Collection, Westchester, CA
Condition
Overall good condition; cranks but does not run. General wear, scratches and nicks to case commensurate with age. Change / Repeat and Stop / Start lacking labels. One bee hammer lacking one wing. Comb with three broken teeth. Lock has been replaced; lacking key.
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A Swiss cased cylinder music box
Estimate $1,000 - $2,000
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