10-28-200710-28-2007
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2383
October 28, 2007 10:00 AMCalender
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Interchangeable Musical Box by Bremond

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$6,463$5,500
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2383Location: BoltonDate / Time: October 28, 2007 10:00AM

Description:

Interchangeable Musical Box by Bremond, No. 19543, with four cylinders each playing eight operatic and other airs, massive double-spring motor, three sublime harmony and piccolo combs with central lapped-nickel zither attachment, gilt-brass tune indicator formed as lyre on laurel leaves with dart pointer, speed control, tune select with finial, and book-matched burr-walnut veneered case with tulipwood banding, ebonized borders, and integral cylinder storage drawer, wd. 45, cylinder 19 1/4 x 3 in., (approx. six replaced teeth, one tip and one tooth off),and original cylinder storage case.
Estimate $6,000-8,000