Y A Swiss walnut and tulipwood banded musical box
Y A Swiss walnut and tulipwood banded musical box, unsigned, late 19th century, playing a choice of six airs via a 13.5 inch cylinder and combes, on a gilt brass bed, with winding lever to the left and selection levers to the right, the lid with applied tune-sheet, 23cm high, 64cm wide, 30cm deepCondition Report: The case with Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use, some old splits and cracks, some chips and losses, some joints opening to the case. The underside of the glazed door with some later velvet, the thongs are quite short and may benefit from being replacedThe action working at time of report, the stop/start function needing a little 'kick' start - this may well require a clean/overhaul by a clock restorer overall The teeth to the combs appear to all be present, and do the pins to the cylinderPlease see the additional video of the box playing an air, and please refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
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Y A Swiss walnut and tulipwood banded musical box, unsigned, late 19th century, playing a choice of six airs via a 13.5 inch cylinder and combes, on a gilt brass bed, with winding lever to the left and selection levers to the right, the lid with applied tune-sheet, 23cm high, 64cm wide, 30cm deepCondition Report: The case with Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use, some old splits and cracks, some chips and losses, some joints opening to the case. The underside of the glazed door with some later velvet, the thongs are quite short and may benefit from being replacedThe action working at time of report, the stop/start function needing a little 'kick' start - this may well require a clean/overhaul by a clock restorer overall The teeth to the combs appear to all be present, and do the pins to the cylinderPlease see the additional video of the box playing an air, and please refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
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