Lot 308 , A Swiss Orphea patent rosewood and marquetry cased interchangeable cylinder music box, with four cylinders, also striking on three bells, each 14.5 cm cylinder playing for airs, 46 cms wide x 23 cms high

A Swiss Orphea patent rosewood and marquetry cased interchangeable cylinder music box, with four cylinders, also striking on three bells, each 14.5 cm cylinder playing for airs,
46 cms wide x 23 cms high,
£500-700

Condition:
Does appear to work when wound, including bells, although not guaranteed that all cylinders retain all teeth; the two levers function to secure a cylinder into place; comb teeth complete; tunesheet now secured by two modern drawing pins. Front and rear of case veneers splitting from carcase; one side of case with split full-width; no key to lock.

Sold for £460