Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
6-inch Eight-air Cylinder Musical Box, Switzerland, c. 1880, gilt bedplate with a 6-in. brass cylinder, single comb, change/repeat, stop/start levers, tune sheet attached to underneath of lid with no. 39235 in the cartouche, housed in a string-inlaid and ebonized mahogany case, songs include "America," case wd. 14 in.
Estimate $600-800
plays well with a little squeaking, tune sheet with loss to right hand corner, new leather pull on dust cover door
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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