A 19th century Swiss ten air inlaid walnut musical box, in p...

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43 - A 19th century Swiss ten air inlaid walnut musical box, in plain rectangular case, the movement with...

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£900

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A 19th century Swiss ten air inlaid walnut musical box, in plain rectangular case, the movement with 27cm cylinder and chinoiserie figural strikers on six bells, width 60cm, depth 31cm, height 26cm

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Case is of good rich colour but suffers from rubbing and wear commensurate with age, some black infill to damages to the veneer of the lid, case has original English lever lock but no key and lacks the latch, play list with Royal Coat of Arms crest listing 10 airs in English, movement going although oxidised, teeth to the comb all good.

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Auction Date:

28th Jun 22 at 9:30am BST