Interchangeable Part-Mandoline Musical Box by Nicole Freres

Description:

Interchangeable Part-Mandoline Musical Box by Nicole Freres, No. 51384, with four eight-air cylinders, full-length zither attachment, comb stamped Nicole Freres, double-spring motor, nickel plated butterfly wing governor, shield-form tune indicator, selector, speed control, and gilt transfer of Nicole Freres, Fabricants, a Geneve et a Londres, in book-matched burl walnut veneered case with boxwood stringing, Gothic Revival carrying handles, lid inlaid with musical trophies and floral swags, matching table with serpentine apron, cylinder storage drawer and turned ebonized legs, wd. 47, cylinders 15 1/4 in., (split in table top).
Estimate $10,000-15,000

Movement has been overhauled and plays well.

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