FORSYTHES MECHANICAL MUSIC & FINE FURNITURE 2015-05-09 Auction - 177 Price Results - Forsythes' Auctions, LLC in OH - Page 2
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Cincinnati, OH, United States
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FORSYTHES MECHANICAL MUSIC & FINE FURNITURE

This auction includes a fabulous private collection of music boxes and other mechanical music. It also includes fine furniture from a large Northern Kentucky estate. All items to be sold to the highest bidder.
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Victor Upright Phonograph: Victor VV-XI upright phonograph with original Victor Exhibition reproducer. Four door Mahogany case in fine original finish and condition, with original Victor key. 45" H x 20" W x 23" D.
0025: Victor Upright PhonographEst. $200-$400
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Brass Horn for Cylinder Phonograph: 29", 13 1/4" Dia.
0026: Brass Horn for Cylinder PhonographEst. $50-$100
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Modernola Round Phonograph Cabinet: Mahogany cabinet only. 48" H x 22" W.
0028: Modernola Round Phonograph CabinetEst. $100-$200
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40 Edison Cylinder Phonograph Records: Various Titles
0029: 40 Edison Cylinder Phonograph RecordsEst. $50-$100
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50 Edison Cylinder Phonograph Records: Various Titles
0030: 50 Edison Cylinder Phonograph RecordsEst. $80-$120
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Marquetry Inlaid Music Cabinet: In mahogany with beveled mirrored back, bow front with inlaid musical instruments and floral scroll work with mother of pearl satin and other exotic hard wood inlay. Â Carved claw feet, interior
0031: Marquetry Inlaid Music CabinetEst. $300-$500
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French Musical Automaton Jewelry Case: With French open mouth bisque socket-head doll in original pink and lace dress with bisque forearms, seated at a Vernis-Martin style decorated harpsichord with cylinder box housed in gilt wood box
0032: French Musical Automaton Jewelry CaseEst. $800-$1,200
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Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid Music Cabinet: With inlaid drawer over door inlaid with musical instruments, opens to reveal 6 shelves on cabriole legs with beveled mirrored back supported by turned columns with upper shelf having string inlaid
0033: Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid Music CabinetEst. $200-$400
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Rare Nicoles Freres 19 1/2" Cylinder Music Box: Plays 18 tunes. Wonderful inlaid case. 8 1/2" H x 31 1/2" W x 11" D.
0034: Rare Nicoles Freres 19 1/2" Cylinder Music BoxEst. $2,000-$4,000
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Three 11" Music Box Cylinders: Three 11" cylinders for interchangable music box encased in fine walnut box. 17" light
0035: Three 11" Music Box CylindersEst. $150-$250
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Nicole Freres 13 1/2" Cylinder Music Box: With marquetry inlaid rosewood case with Alpine shephard and dog, ebonized thumb molded edges, with printed and inked manuscript list of 8 songs, with key to lock. 8 1/2" x 22" x 5 3/4".
0036: Nicole Freres 13 1/2" Cylinder Music BoxEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Symphonion 11 3/4" Disc Music Box: Double comb with lithograph image of children playing instruments under glass. Â Walnut case with ornate brass handles. 9 1/2" H x 18 1/2" W x 14 1/2" D.
0037: Symphonion 11 3/4" Disc Music BoxEst. $1,000-$2,000
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German 3-Figure Musical Automaton: With German bisque socket-head doll with bisque hands and forearms seated with Harliquin on bench, courting with second Harliquin standing behind. When operating, all three heads nod and standing
0038: German 3-Figure Musical AutomatonEst. $1,000-$2,000
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Swiss Organocleide 15" Cylinder Music Box: Plays 6 tunes. Â Made in 1870 by Langdorf and Knowas. Â An "Organocleide" due to the rapidly repeating bass notes and special tuning that create an organ-like effect. Â 7 1/2" H x 27 1/2" W x
0039: Swiss Organocleide 15" Cylinder Music BoxEst. $1,000-$2,000
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French Musical Automaton Clock Under Dome: With J Â marked brass time and strike spring driven clock movement, stamped with maker's mark and "313." Â Porcelain enameled dial with ornate gilt brass floral scrollwork surround with enameled
0040: French Musical Automaton Clock Under DomeEst. $4,000-$8,000
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Swiss Singing Automaton Bird Box: Â Tortoise shell with rose gold bands, intaglio cut oval lid with gilt highlights, opens to reveal singing feathered bird which turns, opens beak, and flaps wings. Â Hinged rear door for storage
0041: Swiss Singing Automaton Bird BoxEst. $3,000-$5,000
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French Enameled Singing Automaton Bird Box: Â The box has enameled scene of 18th Century lady in red dress in swing, with two gentlemen admirers on lid. Â All four sides with different landscapes, two with castles. Â When operating, oval
0042: French Enameled Singing Automaton Bird BoxEst. $3,000-$5,000
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French Domed Musical Automaton Clock: Circa 1870 with brass spring driven, marked "Japa Fuesa 4145," time and strike movement with porcelain enameled dial mounted on ebonized ogee form base housing the cylinder music box. Â The clock
0043: French Domed Musical Automaton ClockEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Carved Black Forest Musical Chair: Circa 1880, walnut with wonderful carved florals. 37" H x 18" W x 14 1/2" D.
0044: Carved Black Forest Musical ChairEst. $300-$500
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Marquetry Musical Stand: In a variety of exotic hardwoods with rosewood cabriole legs, lid/top with all-over inlay of mythical birds and floral scrollwork. Â Lid opens to reveal compartmented interior lined with sky blue
0045: Marquetry Musical StandEst. $200-$300
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Musical Walnut Victorian Chair: Gothic style with scroll carved solid back, lift seat with small cylinder music box that plays The Blue Danube , turned and carved legs. 49" H x 19 1/2" W x 18"D.
0046: Musical Walnut Victorian ChairEst. $200-$300
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Bow Front Mahogany Music Cabinet: With sixteen shelves in  interior, cabriole legs, paneled door with upper panel cut-out scrollwork with fabric backing.  Door with original polychrome decal of cherub with harp with floral
0047: Bow Front Mahogany Music CabinetEst. $300-$500
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Hand Crank Barrel Organ and Stool: Walnut case with original finish. Plays large wooden cylinder. Tag with "H. S. Taylor New Bowery, NY." 31" H x 31" W x 17" D.
0048: Hand Crank Barrel Organ and StoolEst. $400-$600
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