Lot 73 , A Swiss 12-air marquetry inlaid rosewood musical box, c.1900 W.26in. D.15in. H.12in.

A Swiss 12-air marquetry inlaid rosewood musical box, c.1900 with a 12.5 inch cylinder, five bells, a drum and castanet, W.26in. D.15in. H.12in.
Estimate £600-800

The case is in reasonable condition, the finish is a bit scratched, a lot of scratching to the surface of the lid, there is one or two small losses to the veneers otherwise reasonable condition. The box has been raised up on four plywood feet that could easily be removed. The interior of the case is slightly dirty otherwise good condition with just some slight wear to the ebonised finish on the borders, the internal door again is in good condition apart from some wear along the edge where it has been opened and shut, the movement itself functions, but not guaranteed, and is very dirty and covered in old thickened oil which now prevents the drums from striking and the glockenspiel also, there is some movement but does not fully functions. The bells functions and the comb for the cylinder appears to be dirty but otherwise in good with no missing teeth. Overall will require a complete overhaul.


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Sold for £2,200