Lot 1533 , A 19th century Swiss inlaid rosewood-cased cylinder music box, playing 10 airs, W 57.5cm

A 19th century Swiss inlaid rosewood-cased cylinder music box, playing 10 airs, the top musical trophy and line-inlaid, with printed and hand-written card to interior, inscribed to card No. 44128/2223 and to card and case '1110' and 'TSB', retailer, T. S. Beswick, 9 Berry Street, Liverpool, W 57.5cm
Estimate £200-300

This is in full working order, the single piece comb has no losses or repairs. Cannot see any missing fins to the cylinder but some of them might be bent. Mechanism generally greasy and grubby and would benefit from a clean. The tune sheet has some losses and staining, the box itself a little rough and worn


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Sold for £260