No. 101114965

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Jewellery box - 19cm - Spelter - Ave Maria Bach
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€ 65
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Jewellery box - 19cm - Spelter - Ave Maria Bach

Rare and high-quality vintage musical trinket box depicting the Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom), one of Europe’s most important Gothic monuments. This detailed metal replica represents the cathedral whose construction began in 1248 and was completed in 1880. Produced in West Germany in the mid-20th century, this is the large 19 cm version, cast in heavy metal and finished with its original aged patina. Technical Specifications • Country: West Germany • Period: Mid-20th century • Height: 19 cm • Material: Heavy cast metal • Musical Movement: Sankyo (Japan) • Plays “Ave Maria” (Bach) • Fully functional, clear sound • Key: Original decorative clover-shaped locking key included • Interior: Original red velvet lining, very well preserved Condition Very good vintage condition. The patina is original and shows natural variations typical of vintage metal. The interior velvet is well preserved and firmly attached, original adhesive is present. No visible cracks, missing elements, or structural damage observed.

No. 101114965

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Jewellery box - 19cm - Spelter - Ave Maria Bach

Jewellery box - 19cm - Spelter - Ave Maria Bach

Rare and high-quality vintage musical trinket box depicting the Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom), one of Europe’s most important Gothic monuments. This detailed metal replica represents the cathedral whose construction began in 1248 and was completed in 1880.

Produced in West Germany in the mid-20th century, this is the large 19 cm version, cast in heavy metal and finished with its original aged patina.

Technical Specifications
• Country: West Germany
• Period: Mid-20th century
• Height: 19 cm
• Material: Heavy cast metal
• Musical Movement: Sankyo (Japan)
• Plays “Ave Maria” (Bach)
• Fully functional, clear sound
• Key: Original decorative clover-shaped locking key included
• Interior: Original red velvet lining, very well preserved

Condition
Very good vintage condition. The patina is original and shows natural variations typical of vintage metal. The interior velvet is well preserved and firmly attached, original adhesive is present. No visible cracks, missing elements, or structural damage observed.


Final bid
€ 65
Francesca Romana Rocchini
Expert
Estimate  € 150 - € 200

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