08-23-200808-23-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2419
August 23, 2008 10:00 AMCalender
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Sublime Harmony Musical Box

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$2,800$2,800
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2419Location: BoltonDate / Time: August 23, 2008 10:00AM

Description:

Sublime Harmony Musical Box, playing twelve popular and operatic airs including Boccacio Serenade, La Norma and Mikado Chorus, with nickel-plated movement, butterfly-wing governor, upright shield-shaped tune indicator, and grained case with globe and dividers transfer on front, shell-shaped ormolu handles, inlaid lid, and "Harlequin" tune-sheet (Bulleid No. 72) headed Forte Piano Harmonique, wd. 34, cylinder 19 1/4 in.
Estimate $2,500-3,500

Movement has been cleaned and plays fairly well, albeit with a few damper squeaks. Possible traces of old rust on parts of the left-hand comb (but apparently not on the teeth) that have been removed by polishing. Case retains original finish,

Keywords

Mikado Chorus