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F.G. Otto & Sons "Criterion" Floor Standing Music Box with 29 Discs

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F.G. Otto & Sons "Criterion" Floor Standing Music Box with 29 Discs

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Description

F.G. Otto & Sons
(American, 19th/20th Century)
"Criterion" Floor Standing Music Box with 29 Discs

circa 1905
mahogany case
80 x 31 x 18 1/2 inches
20 1/2 in. diameter (discs)

Condition

The music box is in near mint original condition with minor wear. There is a loss to the top of the crest. The corbel to the right side of the crest has a split. One egg and dart molding missing to the left of the left side finial. There is one small 1-inch piece of arched molding missing on the upper right of the door surrounding the pierced work. All of the teeth are intact. Functions properly.

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F.G. Otto & Sons "Criterion" Floor Standing Music Box with 29 Discs

Name: F.G. Otto & Sons \"Criterion\" Floor Standing Music Box with 29 Discs
SKU: 130190972
Price: 8000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $8,000 - $12,000

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