Lot 41 , A Swiss musical box

A Swiss musical box
Estimate £200-300

When wound nothing happens, although when you manually flick the wheel it starts to spin and music plays, you also have to physically stop it spinning. There are three teeth missing to tops and the case is generally worn. The box is generally worn with splits, scratches and scuffs.


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Sold for £180