Swiss Cylinder 5 Bell Music Box
Swiss cylinder and five bell music box. Butterfly hammers. Decorated wooden case with lock and key. Working condition, cylinder rotates and plays, butterflies strike bells. Case 17 1/4"L x 10 5/8"D x 10 1/2"H, cylinder 9 1/4"L. Lid warped, does not close firmly and prevents lock from engaging; bubbling, chips and losses to veneer throughout case. From the collection of a prominent Connecticut family.
Condition Report: Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.
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Swiss cylinder and five bell music box. Butterfly hammers. Decorated wooden case with lock and key. Working condition, cylinder rotates and plays, butterflies strike bells. Case 17 1/4"L x 10 5/8"D x 10 1/2"H, cylinder 9 1/4"L. Lid warped, does not close firmly and prevents lock from engaging; bubbling, chips and losses to veneer throughout case. From the collection of a prominent Connecticut family.
Condition Report: Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.
