C.1880, Swiss, Music Box with 5 bells and bird strikers.
Anonymous (not verified)
23 October 2024
Pre-auction estimate Subscribers only
Price realized Subscribers only
Sold Date Subscribers only
Sort price Subscribers only
Price realized Subscribers only
Sold Date Subscribers only
Sort price Subscribers only
This box plays 6 lively tunes with virtually no damper noise and there are no broken teeth. There is a haze of rust on the comb and the 8" cylinder is dark, but the pins are still quite good. The rosewood veneer on the box is still intact, with some minor blemishes, and some bits of string inlay missing. But overall I would classify this as "very good plus" and a box that anyone can enjoy immediately owing to its' excellent sound. Includes on-off lever for bells. Width 19" Height 8 " Reserve: $2250
Clock image
Price Type
auction
Manufacturer
Unsigned
Credit
R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Creditor url
Text search
C.1880, Swiss, Music Box with 5 bells and bird strikers. This box plays 6 lively tunes with virtually no damper noise and there are no broken teeth. There is a haze of rust on the comb and the 8" cylinder is dark, but the pins are still quite good. The rosewood veneer on the box is still intact, with some minor blemishes, and some bits of string inlay missing. But overall I would classify this as "very good plus" and a box that anyone can enjoy immediately owing to its' excellent sound. Includes on-off lever for bells. Width 19" Height 8 " Reserve: $2250
thumburl