windmill - Cigar box - Metal, Alloy - Windmill
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Exceptional vintage music box with a cigarette dispenser, made in Japan in the 1960s and today admired for its rare and fanciful design. This fascinating mechanical object features two finely detailed peacocks on its doors, with a frame enriched by several precious materials, including elements in gold-plated metal.
At the top there is a finely sculpted angel figure, which gives the piece a fanciful and elegant air. By pulling the side lever, the doors open and the music starts, all through a fully manual mechanism. The interior reveals the cigarette compartment, designed with the remarkable craftsmanship typical of mid-century Japanese automatons.
Marked with the inscription "Windmill" and patent number 34710 (see photo), the piece is fully functional and in excellent condition, making it a highly sought-after collectible for lovers of music boxes, mechanical curiosities, or vintage tobacco-related objects.
DETAILS
Origin: Japan.
Period: 1960s.
Manufacturer: Windmill, patent no. 34710.
Material: Mixed materials with gold-plated metal details.
Weight: 1020 g.
Height: 28 cm (9.84 inches).
Hexagonal base: 16 cm max. (5.51 inches).
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Exceptional vintage music box with a cigarette dispenser, made in Japan in the 1960s and today admired for its rare and fanciful design. This fascinating mechanical object features two finely detailed peacocks on its doors, with a frame enriched by several precious materials, including elements in gold-plated metal.
At the top there is a finely sculpted angel figure, which gives the piece a fanciful and elegant air. By pulling the side lever, the doors open and the music starts, all through a fully manual mechanism. The interior reveals the cigarette compartment, designed with the remarkable craftsmanship typical of mid-century Japanese automatons.
Marked with the inscription "Windmill" and patent number 34710 (see photo), the piece is fully functional and in excellent condition, making it a highly sought-after collectible for lovers of music boxes, mechanical curiosities, or vintage tobacco-related objects.
DETAILS
Origin: Japan.
Period: 1960s.
Manufacturer: Windmill, patent no. 34710.
Material: Mixed materials with gold-plated metal details.
Weight: 1020 g.
Height: 28 cm (9.84 inches).
Hexagonal base: 16 cm max. (5.51 inches).
SHIPPING
Express shipping with professional packaging.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1 kg
Title additional information
Windmill
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Japan
Manufacturer/brand
windmill
Material
Alloy, Metal
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
28 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
