Cylinder music box - Switzerland - 1850-1900
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Selected by Paula Martin-Calero Toro
Holds a degree in art history; over six years cataloguing and appraising antiques.
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Mechanical music box in a marqueted wooden case, dating to 1850–1900 from Switzerland, weighing 6 kg and measuring 40 x 19 x 12 cm; it is functional and plays music, though the melody selector does not travel its full range, with no key included.
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Ancient mechanical music box – Marqueted wooden case with illustrated decoration – 19th century
Elegant antique mechanical music box, presented in a wooden case with clean lines and a contrasting black interior.
The lid reveals a beautiful polychrome decorative illustration depicting an allegorical scene surrounded by botanical motifs, ribbons, and references to several classical composers. In the center is a list entitled “Six Airs,” mentioning in particular operatic works and famous arias. This decoration gives the object a particularly refined charm and testifies to the care given to its presentation.
The case houses a cylinder-based mechanical musical mechanism, visible under its glass-protected cap, as well as its side control elements. No key.
Operating condition: the music box is functional and plays music correctly. However, the melody-change lever does not seem to reach the end of its travel. Its full operation could not be confirmed.
Ancient mechanical music box – Marqueted wooden case with illustrated decoration – 19th century
Elegant antique mechanical music box, presented in a wooden case with clean lines and a contrasting black interior.
The lid reveals a beautiful polychrome decorative illustration depicting an allegorical scene surrounded by botanical motifs, ribbons, and references to several classical composers. In the center is a list entitled “Six Airs,” mentioning in particular operatic works and famous arias. This decoration gives the object a particularly refined charm and testifies to the care given to its presentation.
The case houses a cylinder-based mechanical musical mechanism, visible under its glass-protected cap, as well as its side control elements. No key.
Operating condition: the music box is functional and plays music correctly. However, the melody-change lever does not seem to reach the end of its travel. Its full operation could not be confirmed.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country of manufacturer
Switzerland
Material
Wood
Condition
Good
Includes
No extra's
Height
12 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
19 cm
Weight
6 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
Estimated period
1850-1900
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