A Swiss Ideal Sublime mechanical music box, plays 17.75" cylinder, and includes 3 cylinders, Jacot's Patent, patent dates Sept 22, 1885-Dec 6, 1887, March 8, 1888-Dec 16, 1890; carved mahogany case, with cylinder drawer, and with interior glass lid, 39.5 x 18 x 12.5"h, currently functioning

The case has multiple scratches and finish imperfections, the veneer has loss or is missing on the right hand corners (front and back),There is separation in the wood on the back right corner, there are areas of rust on the cylinders, the plaque on the inside is cracked under the top left screw and is faded and warped, it winds, and plays and stops beautifully. The absence of a condition report does NOT imply that an item(s) is/are perfect or without flaws. Condition reports, with additional photos, are available on request, on lots with a low estimate of $100 and above. Condition reports are answered in the order that they were received. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that condition reports requested less than 48 hours prior to an auction will be answered. Any condition statements are given as a courtesy to prospective buyers. Condition reports are only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. While we make our best efforts to accurately describe each item, we are not responsible for any omissions in descriptions or in any condition reports, your only guarantee is to preview the items yourself, or have an agent preview for you.