Paula Martin-Calero Toro

Connoisseur Clocks & Music Boxes Auction

Late 19th-century Swiss cylinder carillon, model "Bells in Sight" with 3 bells and automata in the shape of colorful butterflies.
• Operation: The carillon is functional and reproduces the music (it plays). The mechanism spins and the butterflies move, tapping in time on the bells. It features a melody indicator numbered from 1 to 8. All the teeth of the musical comb are intact.
• Condition: Solid antique wooden frame with the usual patina of age. The internal protective glass is present but has a slight damage / is slightly damaged (a minor aesthetic flaw that does not affect the operation of the mechanism).
• Dimensions: Height 22 cm | Width 41 cm | Depth 30 cm.

Carillon svizzero a cilindro della fine del XIX secolo, modello "Bells in Sight" con 3 campanelli e automi a forma di farfalla colorata.
• Funzionamento: Il carillon è funzionante e riproduce la musica (suona). Il meccanismo gira e le farfalle si muovono battendo a tempo sui campanelli. Dispone di un indicatore delle melodie numerato da 1 a 8. Tutti i denti del pettine musicale sono integri.
• Condizioni: Struttura solida in legno d'epoca con normale patina del tempo. Il vetro protettivo interno è presente, ma presenta un lieve danno / è leggermente danneggiato (lieve difetto estitetico che non influisce sul funzionamento del meccanismo).
• Dimensioni: Altezza 22 cm | Larghezza 41 cm | Profondità 30 cm.

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Music box - Switzerland - 1850-1900

Very good - Including: Music box - No extra's

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This functioning Swiss cylinder music box, model “Bells in Sight”, dates from 1850–1900 and is made of brass and wood, with three bells and colourful butterfly automata.

Music box - Switzerland - 1850-1900

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This functioning Swiss cylinder music box, model “Bells in Sight”, dates from 1850–1900 and is made of brass and wood, with three bells and colourful butterfly automata.

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