A SWISS MARQUETRY INLAID ROSEWOOD AND EBONIZED WOOD

A SWISS MARQUETRY INLAID ROSEWOOD AND EBONIZED WOOD MUSIC CYLINDER BOX, LATE 19TH CENTURY, the rectangular case with hinged lid centering an exotic woods inlaid musical trophy enclosed by boxwood string inlay, above ebonized sides and opening to an interior with lid centering a colorfully printed paper etiquette of formally attired youthful dancing couples surrounding a list of twelve hand-inscribed song titles, above a hinged glass protective lid opening to the mechanism with cut steel comb and brass music cylinder, flanked on left with cranking lever, opposite right the "Repeat" and "Stop/Play" switches. Height: 6" Width: 23 1/8" Depth: 9" Note: The song list;"12 AIRS 12Pcs / 06"=62," followed by "1 Down upon the Swanee River / 2 Don Tuous A H. Brune et Blonde / 3 Freyschütz Prayer from Agathe / 4 Norma Quetto. Hear me Norma / 5 Artist's Life Waltz No. 3 / 6 Little blue eyes are you waiting / 7 Tartares Galop. / 8 Nerry War Waltz / 9 Nanon Mazurka / 10 St Bernard's com March / 11 Beggar Student Quetto / 12 Grandfather's Clock," each followed by the respective composer.
Condition Report: Good antique condition with dry inlaid woods, minor small marks, and scratches, dings, edge nicks, marquetry is slightly faded, and surface buildup throughout. The mechanism has surface buildup, some small oxidized spots scattered about and not signed nor marked by the manufacturer. Simpson Galleries does not guarantee any music playing mechanism. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."