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Rare French Miniature Piano Forte Music Box,

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Rare French Miniature Piano Forte Music Box,

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with dresser box type compartment and inner mirrors, dore bronze mounts and lion paw feet, early to mid 19th century, keywind Swiss cylinder movement added at a later date, photographed in book "The History of Needlework, tools and accessories" by Sylva Graves, 2nd edition, 1968, plate #92, 7" X 11 1/2".

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Rare French Miniature Piano Forte Music Box,

Name: Rare French Miniature Piano Forte Music Box,
SKU: 153590215
Price: 275 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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