C.1890, Mermod Freres, St. Croix, Switzerland, ten tune music box with original tune sheet; longer running spring with Jacot Safety Check and tune indicator to the left. 14.5" wide cylinder, double comb, Sublime Harmony. Key wound from the right side of
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Condition: the lid has some cracks and minor loss to the veneer; otherwise this box is in excellent original condition, and plays supremely (a rarity in a ten tune box) Also with Fast/Slow governor, unusual on a cylinder box. Width = 28.5" Height 8.5 inches
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R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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C.1890, Mermod Freres, St. Croix, Switzerland, ten tune music box with original tune sheet; longer running spring with Jacot Safety Check and tune indicator to the left. 14.5" wide cylinder, double comb, Sublime Harmony. Key wound from the right side of the box. Condition: the lid has some cracks and minor loss to the veneer; otherwise this box is in excellent original condition, and plays supremely (a rarity in a ten tune box) Also with Fast/Slow governor, unusual on a cylinder box. Width = 28.5" Height 8.5 inches
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