Lot 108 , A 19th century Swiss Concerto Piccolo musical box, table case

A 19th century Swiss 'Concerto Piccolo' ebonised and figured walnut six cylinder musical box, with table case and 44cm cylinders, each playing eight airs, including Mozart, Haydn, Bach, Beethoven, Liszt, Gounod, Verdi, Rossini, Bellini and Strauss, the burr walnut and ebonised table case with central drawer containing the five other cylinders, on cabriole legs with fitted castors, W.4ft 4in. D.2ft 4in. H.3ft 4in., with printed play list numbered 4081.
Estimate £2,500-3,500

The movement has two teeth missing. The glass is missing from the interior lid. There are some light scratches to the interior panel of the lid. Plays when wound. We cannot guarantee any of the instruments to be in full working order. The case for the movement is in generally good order, in line with age and use. The "desk" section has numerous minor scuffs and nicks around the ebonised edges and legs in general. There are minor splits to the surface of the veneer on the right and left side edges. There is some slight bubbling to the veneer to one area on the top back of the lower section.
Overall in reasonably good order.


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Sold for £3,000