Lot 46 , A late 19th century Swiss inlaid walnut and kingwood eight air musical box, width 34in. depth 14in. height 10.5in.

A late 19th century Swiss inlaid walnut and kingwood eight air musical box, the lid inlaid with a brass and hardstone central cartouche, sides with cast bronze handles, lid with attached play list, Quatuor Expression, listing the eight airs and playing upon a 17 inch cylinder with four combs, width 34in. depth 14in. height 10.5in.
Estimate £500-800

Case a little faded and would benefit from repolishing, lid is slightly domed and has a fine hairline crack running from the left side in towards the middle and scattered small dents and scratch marks commensurate with age, printed play list just about fits inside the lid, no key present, cylinder looks to be in good order, all teeth of the combs are present, does play, although all metal work is somewhat oxidised, particularly the combs and the plaque where the selection levers are placed, small ivorine escutcheon to the front is broken with a small piece missing, ebonised plinth heavily scuffed and scratched, but overall fair to good condition and ripe for restoration. One tooth missing on furthest right side.


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Sold for £2,000