Lot 47 , A late 19th century Nicole Freres of Geneva 24 air musical box, width 25in. depth 11in. height 8.25in.

A late 19th century Nicole Freres of Geneva 24 air musical box, the faded rosewood case marquetry inlaid with a cherub riding a bear and another playing a lyre, inside of lid with play list numbered 2781/4277 and playing on a 13 inch cylinder, width 25in. depth 11in. height 8.25in.
Estimate £1,200-1,800

Case faded with minor nicks and dents but overall good, list of 24 airs a little discoloured with tears to the corners, movement going but heavily oxidised with verdigris spots and various discoloured patching to the cylinder itself, comb has fully intact teeth, no key for the original lock.
Stamped number is 42772 and on the tune sheet the number is 42770, however the zero appears to have been written in a darker ink over an existing number.
cylinder length 34cm, the last tooth to the right side has lost its tip.


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Sold for £1,800