A MINIATURE COMMEMORATIVE TORTOISESHELL MUSIC BOX

Description: A MINIATURE COMMEMORATIVE TORTOISESHELL MUSIC BOX
The lid decorated with a battle scene commemorating the battle of Grochów, 25th February 1831. The movement stamped 'H MG' and numbered 2251.
Width 9.5cm; Depth 6cm; Height 3.5cm

PROVENANCE:
The Collection of Dr Trevor Hyde, Sydney

Condition:

Condition: Crack to shell upper right corner, repair to back edge near hinge and onleft front and rear corners, joints with old glue on inside of cover, plastic inner cover yellowed, unsure if the mechanism works.

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