Large rosewood music box, the 13" cylinder playing twelve ai...

by Gardiner Houlgate
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Estimate

£500 - £800

Fees

Large rosewood music box, the 13" cylinder playing twelve airs, fitted with five bells, painted bird hammers and a drum, with original tune sheet, the centre of the hinged lid decorated in coloured woods with various implements amidst flowering foliage, 25.75" wide overall

More Information

The music box plays, all the teeth are present, the bird hammers strike on the bells and the drum also plays, however the instrument is in need of refurbishment especially the case which has splits and missing veneer to the top, also scratches and missing varnish to the sides, see images for guidance, personal viewing advised

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Auction Date:
26th Oct 23 at 10am BST

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Sale Dates:
Thu 26th Oct 2023 10am BST (Lots 1001 to 2637)