Black Forest Carved Walnut and Marquetry Musical Armchair, Late 19th Century
Type Musical Armchair
Materials Walnut, Wood
Marks The seat interior has a paper label inscribed with the names of four songs and it is printed “Schloss Laufen / a/Rheinfall”.
Period Antique, Late 19th Century
Additional Information The hinged seat opens to reveal a musical mechanism. Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. The winner is responsible for bringing appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup. International shipping may be restricted.
Condition
- musical mechanism did not work when tested (appears to be wound tight); overall with various scratches, marks, nicks/chips, and abrasions consistent with age and use (middle of seat has a few larger scratches); scattered finish wear/losses; frame with variable joint looseness thus it is wobbly.
Dimensions
26.25" W x 42.5" H x 24.0" D
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Type Musical Armchair
Materials Walnut, Wood
Marks The seat interior has a paper label inscribed with the names of four songs and it is printed “Schloss Laufen / a/Rheinfall”.
Period Antique, Late 19th Century
Additional Information The hinged seat opens to reveal a musical mechanism. Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. The winner is responsible for bringing appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup. International shipping may be restricted.
Condition
- musical mechanism did not work when tested (appears to be wound tight); overall with various scratches, marks, nicks/chips, and abrasions consistent with age and use (middle of seat has a few larger scratches); scattered finish wear/losses; frame with variable joint looseness thus it is wobbly.
Dimensions
26.25" W x 42.5" H x 24.0" D
