Swiss Cylinder 8 Tune Drum & Bell Music Box
8 tune Swiss cylinder music box with drum and 6 bells. Musique de Geneve sheet inside lid with 8 tunes. Wooden case with inlaid floral decoration on lid. Working condition, cylinder rotates and plays, hammers strike bells and drum. 26 1/4"L x 13 1/4"D x 10 1/8"H, cylinder 15 1/4"L. Losses to inlay on lid; chips, splits and losses to veneer on case, lever for bells does not hold in locked position; no key for case. From the collection of a prominent Connecticut family.
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8 tune Swiss cylinder music box with drum and 6 bells. Musique de Geneve sheet inside lid with 8 tunes. Wooden case with inlaid floral decoration on lid. Working condition, cylinder rotates and plays, hammers strike bells and drum. 26 1/4"L x 13 1/4"D x 10 1/8"H, cylinder 15 1/4"L. Losses to inlay on lid; chips, splits and losses to veneer on case, lever for bells does not hold in locked position; no key for 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.
