Music box - Italy - 1960-1970
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Rare vintage Italian musical pepper mill with an alabaster body, wood and metal details, dating to the 1960s–1970s, featuring a working Reuge Swiss musical movement that plays Lara’s Theme; height 29 cm, base 10 cm, weight 698 g, in excellent condition.
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Reuge – Rare musical pepper mill in alabaster and metal – Italy, 1960s/1970s – Lara’s Theme
Description
Rare and distinctive vintage musical pepper grinder Made in Italy, dating from the 1960s/1970s, equipped with a Swiss Reuge musical movement.
The object features a vertical structure composed of a natural alabaster central body, characterized by the characteristic veining of the stone, decorative metal and wood elements, and an elaborate ornamental mask on the front. At the top there is a classical-style decorative figure, while the base is adorned with ornamental elements.
The peculiarity of the piece is the combination of practical function and carillon: the pepper-grinding mechanism is operational and the Reuge musical movement is perfectly functional.
The carillon reproduces “Lara’s Theme,” the famous musical theme from the film Doctor Zhivago (1965).
At the bottom there is the original red label of the movement:
REUGE
Doctor Zhivago
Lara’s Theme
SWISS MUSICAL MOVEMENT
There is also the original “MADE IN ITALY” sticker.
Dimensions
• Height: 29 cm
• Base diameter: 10 cm
• Central alabaster body diameter: 5 cm
• Top part diameter: 10 cm
• Weight: 698 g
Conditions
Excellent vintage condition.
The musical movement has been tested and is in perfect working order. The pepper-grinding mechanism is also functioning.
Normal minimal signs compatible with the age and vintage nature of the item.
A particularly decorative and unusual piece, interesting for both collectors of Reuge musical movements and enthusiasts of Italian vintage objects and mechanical curiosities.
Additional information
Musical movement: Reuge, Switzerland
Item production: Italy
Period: circa 1960–1970
Melody: Lara’s Theme – Doctor Zhivago
Reuge – Rare musical pepper mill in alabaster and metal – Italy, 1960s/1970s – Lara’s Theme
Description
Rare and distinctive vintage musical pepper grinder Made in Italy, dating from the 1960s/1970s, equipped with a Swiss Reuge musical movement.
The object features a vertical structure composed of a natural alabaster central body, characterized by the characteristic veining of the stone, decorative metal and wood elements, and an elaborate ornamental mask on the front. At the top there is a classical-style decorative figure, while the base is adorned with ornamental elements.
The peculiarity of the piece is the combination of practical function and carillon: the pepper-grinding mechanism is operational and the Reuge musical movement is perfectly functional.
The carillon reproduces “Lara’s Theme,” the famous musical theme from the film Doctor Zhivago (1965).
At the bottom there is the original red label of the movement:
REUGE
Doctor Zhivago
Lara’s Theme
SWISS MUSICAL MOVEMENT
There is also the original “MADE IN ITALY” sticker.
Dimensions
• Height: 29 cm
• Base diameter: 10 cm
• Central alabaster body diameter: 5 cm
• Top part diameter: 10 cm
• Weight: 698 g
Conditions
Excellent vintage condition.
The musical movement has been tested and is in perfect working order. The pepper-grinding mechanism is also functioning.
Normal minimal signs compatible with the age and vintage nature of the item.
A particularly decorative and unusual piece, interesting for both collectors of Reuge musical movements and enthusiasts of Italian vintage objects and mechanical curiosities.
Additional information
Musical movement: Reuge, Switzerland
Item production: Italy
Period: circa 1960–1970
Melody: Lara’s Theme – Doctor Zhivago
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of manufacturer
Italy
Material
Alabaster, Metal, Wood
Condition
Excellent
Includes
No extra's
Height
29 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
10 cm
Weight
698 g
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
Estimated period
1960-1970
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