Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Mira "EMPRESS" 18 1/2-inch Disc Musical Box, oxbow-shaped upper front cabinet with inlaid floral decoration, lower disc storage, pierced brass side handles, hinged lid opening to the double comb with dual zither attachment mounted to a single lever, pressure bar, and on/off switch, all mounted to a gilt bedplate, slow/fast switch below, together with forty-seven discs, ht. 40 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
overall very nice condition, sound is strong, no broken teeth, front foot missing a piece of wood. finish appears to be original.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. 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 shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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MiraJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
From early timekeeping devices to precision regulators, the Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments department covers centuries of invention and function with trusted appraisals and world-competitive auctions.