A Swiss ebonised key wound musical box

A Swiss ebonised key wound musical box, Nicole Freres, circa 1870, the brass-bed framed mechanism stamped by the maker and numbered 35248 to the corners and playing a choice of twelve airs via a 12 inch pinned cylinder on a tuned steel comb, the comb stamped for the maker, the left hand end with hinged flap revealing winding square and operation levers, opposing key storage slot to right hand end, the case with handwritten tune sheet pinned to the internal surface of the lid and with corresponding serial number to lower lozenge, 17cm high, 52cm wide, 23cm deep Provenance: The estate of Christopher and Rosemary WarrenCondition Report: The case with marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use, deeper scratches and areas of wear, the ebonised finish possibly later, the interior later red stained, there is wear to the sides where the levers and winding square have rubbed. the lid is slightly bowed. One tooth to the comb appears to be missing to the far side, the action works at time of report, Dreweatts cannot guarantee the action and full functionality - we recommend getting it inspected by a professional clock restorer. the winding key appears to be original - it is marked 'IPIG 24'There is no case key present Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer