Interchangeable cylinder music box in the style of Paillard. Continental, late 19th century. Black lacquer, burled veneer, mother-of-pearl inlay. Drawer for additional cylinders below main compartment. Three cylinders, crank, and key are included. Staining to front left foot of box. Splitting to veneer directly below mother-of-pearl inlay on front of box. Splitting to veneer directly through center of lid. Losses to veneer on left, right and front of music box. Peeling and losses to lacquer on inside of lid. Glass for dust cover is missing. Dirt and debris throughout interior of music box and drawer. Dirt to exterior of entire music box. One knob is loose and separate from components. Small fretwork cover missing support piece and piece of fretwork missing on one side. Cylinders and mechanics have not been tested.
14 1/2" H x 27 1/2" L x 16 1/2" W

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