$2,800
Sublime Harmony Musical Box, playing twelve popular and operatic airs including Boccacio Serenade, La Norma and Mikado Chorus , with nickel-plated movement, butterfly-wing governor, upright shield-shaped tune indicator, and grained case with globe and dividers transfer on front, shell-shaped ormolu handles, inlaid lid, and "Harlequin" tune-sheet (Bulleid No. 72) headed Forte Piano Harmonique , wd. 34, cylinder 19 1/4 in. Movement has been cleaned and plays fairly well, albeit with a few damper squeaks. Possible traces of old rust on parts of the left-hand comb (but apparently not on the teeth) that have been removed by polishing. Case retains original finish,
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-08-23
