Swiss cylinder music box with a 13" cylinder, it has no broken teeth, a good comb with zither attachment, and double mainspring barrels. It plays eight recognizable tunes including some waltzes and marches.
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24 October 2024
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Complete paper tune card on the inside of the lid lists tunes, tune style, and composers. Serial number on the movement is, "19 603". The internal brass and nickel parts are clean and polished. Excellent inlaid wood case is 24.5" wide, 9.5" deep, and 6.5" high. There is string inlay all over and some Mother of Pearl inlay on the top. Key lock with escutcheon, but no key. Four wood feet underneath.
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Swiss cylinder music box with a 13" cylinder, it has no broken teeth, a good comb with zither attachment, and double mainspring barrels. It plays eight recognizable tunes including some waltzes and marches. Complete paper tune card on the inside of the lid lists tunes, tune style, and composers. Serial number on the movement is, "19 603". The internal brass and nickel parts are clean and polished. Excellent inlaid wood case is 24.5" wide, 9.5" deep, and 6.5" high. There is string inlay all over and some Mother of Pearl inlay on the top. Key lock with escutcheon, but no key. Four wood feet underneath.
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