C.1870, Swiss "Soprano" 12-tune Music Box,
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18 September 2025
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with original tune card. The 13" cylinder in good condition; on the comb a couple of tips are missing from the teeth, but are not noticed in the lively renditions; zither intact. Rosewood veneer on case, with cross banding accents on the front and top, + with floral inlay on top. Tunes: Kartner Lieder, Jonathan, Maritana, Marguerite, The Mikado, Gross Wien, Minuet, La Cigale, Bohemian Girl, La Tomnambule, The Gondoliers, and What are the Wild Waves Saying. This box has been in storage and is could stand cleaning, but is in very good as-found condition; note metal finial on right handle is missing. Width 26", Height 7" $1400-1800
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C.1870, Swiss "Soprano" 12-tune Music Box, with original tune card. The 13" cylinder in good condition; on the comb a couple of tips are missing from the teeth, but are not noticed in the lively renditions; zither intact. Rosewood veneer on case, with cross banding accents on the front and top, + with floral inlay on top. Tunes: Kartner Lieder, Jonathan, Maritana, Marguerite, The Mikado, Gross Wien, Minuet, La Cigale, Bohemian Girl, La Tomnambule, The Gondoliers, and What are the Wild Waves Saying. This box has been in storage and is could stand cleaning, but is in very good as-found condition; note metal finial on right handle is missing. Width 26", Height 7" $1400-1800
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