Lot 21 , A late 19th century Swiss harpe harmonique piccolo cylinder music box H 21cm. W 84cm. D 31cm.

A late 19th century Swiss harpe harmonique piccolo cylinder music box
accommodating four 33cm brass cylinders (all present) each playing over six aires, the movement stamped throughout 2355, the original sound card marked ‘P.V.F, Ste. Croix (Suisse) (Lith: Vallluet & Fils)
H 21cm. W 84cm. D 31cm.
£2,000-3,000

Condition:
The comb is complete (some old repairs) Historic cracking to the case and veneer with minor losses, lid has an uneven upward bulge so doesn’t shut properly. Some oxidisation on the comb, play sheet discoloured and a little tatty at the edges. No key. One section of the base plinth missing from the right side. Movement operating well.

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