Lever-wind Twelve-air Cylinder Music Box

Description:

Lever-wind Twelve-air Cylinder Music Box, Switzerland, no. 25334, cast iron bedplate, dual springs, and combs, 20-in. cylinder, shield-shaped tune indicator, and zither attachment, housed in a burl walnut and crossbanded veneered case with cast gilt side handles, lg. 36 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

veneer losses, brass and enameling marquetry on top lid is missing 2/3rd of the decoration, sound is good but needs cleaning and lubrication, switches/levers need adjustmenst.


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