Late 19th Century Swiss Music Box by Paillard, Vaucher & Fils

Description

Swiss music box by Paillard, Vaucher & Fils, late 19th century. Walnut veneered top with line inlays & central floral design inlay. Faux grain wood painted sides, marks & scuffs commensurate with age & use. Original music song sheet, some corner losses, on interior lid. Front incised lines, perhaps once with line inlays. Stop trigger not working, lacks mechanism to function; lacks one comb; otherwise plays farily well. 20 3/8" x 8.75" x 5 5/8" h.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Condition commensurate with age and use.

Dimensions:
Height: 5.63 in.
Width: 20.38 in.
Depth: 8.75 in.

Category: Boxes
Origin: Switzerland
Materials: Metal, Walnut

Shipping:

Domestic: Flat-rate of $42.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.

International: No International Shipping for this auction.

Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.

Location: This item ships from Chapel Hill, NC

Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Condition commensurate with age and use.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Late 19th Century Swiss Music Box by Paillard, Vaucher & Fils

Lot 2178

Estimate $490-$1,460

May 24, 2026, 11:05 PM EDT

Starting Price

Secure

$340

LiveAuctioneers Purchase Protection

Vetted auction houses

Secure, online bidding

Returns guaranteed for misrepresented listings

Dedicated support when you need it

Heritage & Home: Antiques & Design Classics 2

May 15, 2026 7:00 PM EDT

New York, NY, United States

Pair of Large 13.5" Hexagonal John Shedd Studio Pottery Vases - Oxblood & Turquoise Flambé: Offered is a stunning, sophisticated pair of oversized hexagonal vases by renowned American ceramic artist John Shedd. Standing at an impressive 13.5 inches, these architectural vessels are

Pair of Large 13.5" Hexagonal John Shedd Studio Pottery Vases - Oxblood & Turquoise Flambé

Vintage French Limoges Porcelain New Orleans Steamboat Form Trinket Box: Vintage Limoges New Orleans Steamboat form Trinket Box, porcelain, French. Hand painted. Stern paddlewheel. Marked: "Peint main Limoges France" & "New Orleans" on the side. Porcelain & brass with

Vintage French Limoges Porcelain New Orleans Steamboat Form Trinket Box

Circa 1870s-80s Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Chestnut Basket With Undertray: Circa 1870s-80s Chinese blue & white porcelain chestnut basket with undertray. Finely decorated with triangle & diaond blue borders & village on a lake scene, note the person crossing the bridge with

Circa 1870s-80s Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Chestnut Basket With Undertray

1980s Hand-Knotted Persian-Style Contemporary Rug 9'1" X 12'2": Hand-knotted Indo Persian-Style contemporary wool and silk rug with a muted gray field and soft red overdyed pattern, featuring a distressed allover design with subtle geometric and floral elements.

1980s Hand-Knotted Persian-Style Contemporary Rug 9'1" X 12'2"

22 Carat Natural Brazilian Emerald & Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Kt Yellow Gold: This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 19 stones of oval Emeralds . Each Emerald is spaced by two diamonds . Total weight of the Emeralds is approximately 15 carat. Total number of

22 Carat Natural Brazilian Emerald & Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Kt Yellow Gold

Royal Doulton Urn Pattern Dinner Plates Set of Fifteen: Set of 15 royal Doulton Urn Pattern Plates..these have a saffron colored detail around the outer edge perimeter which has minor flaws on a few. You see it mostly when the Plates are stacked. These

Royal Doulton Urn Pattern Dinner Plates Set of Fifteen

1800s Spode Bat Printing Black Monochrome Bone China Tea Service - Set 40 PCS: Early 1800s RARE 40 pieces of Spode bone china tea service. Motif has bat-printing transfer black images of animals in rural settings. Black monochrome transfer pastoral scenes depitction sheep and

1800s Spode Bat Printing Black Monochrome Bone China Tea Service - Set 40 PCS

French Oil Painting Pastoral Landscape With Grazing Sheep, 19th Century (Signed): A charming 19th century French oil painting depicting a serene pastoral landscape, beautifully capturing the quiet rhythm of rural life. Signed by Jean Desbrosses (1835-1906)The composition opens

French Oil Painting Pastoral Landscape With Grazing Sheep, 19th Century (Signed)

Set of Six 19th Century English Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings: A charming and finely detailed set of six 19th century English botanical engravings, beautifully hand-colored and published by notable figures including G. Ridgway, S. Curtis, W. Baxter, and W.

Set of Six 19th Century English Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings

Vintage Hand-Knotted Persian Gabbeh Rug 4'11" X 6'10": Vintage Hand-knotted Persian Gabbeh rug featuring a rich red field framed by ivory geometric borders with repeating tribal motifs. The design combines a strong central field with layered decorative

Vintage Hand-Knotted Persian Gabbeh Rug 4'11" X 6'10"

Arhaus Eco Leather Upholstery Fabric – Eagle Cres Mushroom – 6 Yards: Arhaus Eco Leather Upholstery Fabric – Eagle Crest Mushroom – 6 Yards – Premium PU Performance Material – 55" Width Description This listing is for 6 yards of Arhaus Eco

Arhaus Eco Leather Upholstery Fabric – Eagle Cres Mushroom – 6 Yards

Late 20th Century Hand-Knotted Persian Sumak-Style Gabbeh Weave Rug 4'7" X 6'6": Hand-knotted Sumak rug featuring a soft beige field with a central diamond-shaped arrangement of stylized tree motifs. The linear trees, rendered in rust, gold, muted blue, and earthy tones, create a

Late 20th Century Hand-Knotted Persian Sumak-Style Gabbeh Weave Rug 4'7" X 6'6"

Rh Inès Open-Back Lounge Chair: RH Inès Open-Back Lounge Chair Performance Classic Basket Weave | Natural | Van Thiels Design Staging Use | Excellent Condition | Manufactured Late 2024

Rh Inès Open-Back Lounge Chair

Rh Aero Round Dining Table – 50": RH Aero Round Dining Table – 50" Brown Oak Top | Cast Iron Pedestal Base Open Box | Beautiful Condition | Sculptural Modern Design

Rh Aero Round Dining Table – 50"

Large Hollow Link Sterling Silver Necklace: Marked 925, large hollow link chain with bar toggle. The chain measures 17" long and is 1.25" wide. A Big statement link. The weight is 3.10 ounces. A vintage 1960s necklace. There is no maker's mark

Large Hollow Link Sterling Silver Necklace

1990s Emeco Brushed Aluminum Armchairs, Pair: A handsome pair of authentic Emeco armchairs in brushed aluminum, dating to the 1990s. With their signature combination of lightness, strength, and crisp industrial lines, these chairs offer the

1990s Emeco Brushed Aluminum Armchairs, Pair

Vintage Round Faux Bamboo Pedestal Drink Side Table: Vintage round faux bamboo wooden pedestal side table. Sits sturdy. Light weight for easy placement. Measures 12" diameter x 22" h. See pictures and use zoom for all details and imperfections.

Vintage Round Faux Bamboo Pedestal Drink Side Table

Antique Persian Hamadan Hand-Knotted Rug 3'7" X 6'1": Hand-knotted village rug from the Hamadan region of western Iran, featuring a series of connected geometric medallions aligned along the central axis within a deep navy field. The design incorporates

Antique Persian Hamadan Hand-Knotted Rug 3'7" X 6'1"

1930s Lalique Art Deco "Bamboo" Pattern Cordials Set of Eight: Great set of Eight R. LALIQUE small glasses. Perfect for a dessert or a cocktail. Condition: Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered Imperfections: Some Imperfections Condition Notes: Great

1930s Lalique Art Deco "Bamboo" Pattern Cordials Set of Eight

Vintage Trompe l'Oeil Americana Oil Painting With Presidential Border: This captivating vintage trompe l'oeil oil painting, titled "The Changes of Time," is a masterful example of late 19th-century style Americana, depicting a black safe door adorned with incredibly

Vintage Trompe l'Oeil Americana Oil Painting With Presidential Border

Related Items

CASKET STYLE REGINA MUSIC BOX PLAYING 27" DISCS: C. 1900. The Regina Music Box Company, New Jersey. This is a beautiful Brazilian mahogany example of a Regina casket style music box, playing 27" discs. It is coin-operated functionality across dual c

5 days LeftCASKET STYLE REGINA MUSIC BOX PLAYING 27" DISCS

BEAUTIFUL SWISS LARGE FORMAT CYLINDER MUSIC BOX WITH 4 INTERCHANGEABLE CYLINDERS: C. 1890. CONDITION: Beautiful mixed woods burl cabinet playing a 13" cylinder with six tunes and zither attachment. Crank wind is original. Light motor noise when playing, may need lubrication. Plays

5 days LeftBEAUTIFUL SWISS LARGE FORMAT CYLINDER MUSIC BOX WITH 4 INTERCHANGEABLE CYLINDERS

Swiss Cylinder Musical Box in Marquetry Wood Case, late 19thc.: Swiss Cylinder Musical Box in Marquetry Veneered Wood Case, late 19thc. The rectangular case marquetry inlaid to the hinged top with a musical trophy, the 15.25 in. l. cylinder of 3 in. diameter playi

May 29, 2026Swiss Cylinder Musical Box in Marquetry Wood Case, late 19thc.

A French inlaid rosewood lap writing desk: Y A French inlaid rosewood lap writing desk Mid-19th century Lock plate with maker's mark: Vervelle Aine With inlaid brass and mother of pearl decoration, opening to reveal letter dividers, a lidded c

Jun 02, 2026A French inlaid rosewood lap writing desk

Napoleon III Exotic Burlwood Jewelry Table Box France 1870s: Napoleon III Exotic Burlwood Jewelry Table Box France 1870s This exquisite Napoleon III exotic burlwood jewelry/table box from France, circa 1870s, showcases the unique craftsmanship of the 19th centu

2 days LeftNapoleon III Exotic Burlwood Jewelry Table Box France 1870s

Late 19th C. Inlaid English Rosewood Tea Caddy: Late 19th C. Inlaid English Rosewood Tea Caddy, Having Satinwood and Rosewood Inlaid Shell on Top and Sides, Satinwood String Inlay on Edges, Bone Escutcheon, Interior Reveals Two Tea Compartments wit

May 30, 2026Late 19th C. Inlaid English Rosewood Tea Caddy

19th century American inlaid parquetry box. Octagonal form. Lid with inlaid American Eagle in round: 19th century American inlaid parquetry box. Octagonal form. Lid with inlaid American Eagle in round field. Top and sides with geometric patterns and designs in various woods. Interior lined with suede

May 31, 202619th century American inlaid parquetry box. Octagonal form. Lid with inlaid American Eagle in round

Antique French Mahogany Cylinder Music Box circa 1920 with Six Classical Songs: Antique French Mahogany Cylinder Music Box circa 1920 with Six Classical Songs Experience the charm of early 20th century France with this exquisite six-song cylinder music box. Crafted in Paris aroun

May 26, 2026Antique French Mahogany Cylinder Music Box circa 1920 with Six Classical Songs

Antique Continental Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Box: Antique Continental Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Box late 19th century, mixed exotic wood veneers with ebonized highlights, hinged lid with central floral urn paterae, open interior, the case sides with

3 days LeftAntique Continental Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Box

Napoleon III Exotic Burlwood Jewelry/ Table Box, France, Circa 1870s: Napoleon III Exotic Burlwood Jewelry/Table Box France, circa 1870s A stunning Napoleon III exotic burlwood jewelry/table box from France, circa 1870s. This exquisite 19th-century work embodies the sub

Napoleon III Exotic Burlwood Jewelry/ Table Box, France, Circa 1870s

ENGLISH BRASS-BOUND MAHOGANY VALUABLES BOX 19th Century Height 6". Width 14.5". Depth 10.5".: ENGLISH BRASS-BOUND MAHOGANY VALUABLES BOX 19th Century Height 6". Width 14.5". Depth 10.5". Provenance: Sylvia Antiques, Nantucket, Massachuesetts.

May 28, 2026ENGLISH BRASS-BOUND MAHOGANY VALUABLES BOX 19th Century Height 6". Width 14.5". Depth 10.5".

English Mahogany Tea Caddy with Mixing Bowl: 19th century, rectangular form, divided interior with burlwood lids, central recessed area housing associated glass mixing bowl, ivory escutcheon and lid pulls, bun feet, with key, 6-1/2 x 12 x 5-3/4

3 days LeftEnglish Mahogany Tea Caddy with Mixing Bowl

TOP