Swiss Cylinder Music Box
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Description
Swiss Cylinder Music Box
ca. 1900, possibly Mermod Freres, the burl walnut-veneered case with ebonized trim, accented with inlay, the cover with an inlaid brass and mother-of-pearl medallion, an "air card" mounted on the back of the cover, listing twelve tunes, the interior veneered and ebonized to match the exterior.
h. 9", w. 31-3/4", d. 12-1/2"
ca. 1900, possibly Mermod Freres, the burl walnut-veneered case with ebonized trim, accented with inlay, the cover with an inlaid brass and mother-of-pearl medallion, an "air card" mounted on the back of the cover, listing twelve tunes, the interior veneered and ebonized to match the exterior.
h. 9", w. 31-3/4", d. 12-1/2"
Condition
In "as found" condition. Some rusting to the bolts inside. The lid has small veneer losses to the bonding. Brass medallion on the lid has oxidation, and one mother of pearl inlay is chipped. One brass bolt cover gone to the back side. The comb has two broken teeth. One of the dampers is lacking the nuts to hold it in place, and is detached but present. There are minor shrinkage cracks to the lid, but it sits flat on the box. The box plays but could use cleaning and servicing. Please see additional images.
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Swiss Cylinder Music Box
Estimate $600 - $900
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