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EARLY 19TH CENTURY NICOLE FRERES "PIANO FORTE" CYLINDER

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EARLY 19TH CENTURY NICOLE FRERES "PIANO FORTE" CYLINDER

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An early Nicole Freres Piano-Forte music box c. 1830. Key-wind 10 - 1/2" cylinder with chevaron comb, with great sound. The boxwood case shows signs of use and wear, all consistent with age. Nothing that distracts from this early piano-forte music box by Nicole. A great example of early 19th century mechanical music. Condition: (Good - Very Good). Dimensions: 15 - 3/4" x 4" x 4 - 3/4".

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EARLY 19TH CENTURY NICOLE FRERES "PIANO FORTE" CYLINDER

Name: EARLY 19TH CENTURY NICOLE FRERES \"PIANO FORTE\" CYLINDER
SKU: 113616018
Price: 1900 USD
Availability: InStock

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