Mandoline Expressive Zither Musical Box By Paillard, Vaucher, Fils

Description:

Mandoline Expressive Zither Musical Box By Paillard, Vaucher, Fils, circa 1885, No. 2264, with 17 1/4-inch cylinder playing eight operatic, dance and other airs, engraved zither attachment and tune card, in burr walnut veneerd case with cross banding, mother of pearl and brass stars and flowers to the lid and cast handles, wd. 29 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500