Sold for:
$615

Interchangeable Six-air Cylinder Musical Box, Switzerland, c. 1880, no. 87079, 10 1/2-in. cylinders, single combs with a damascened zither attachment, silvered tune indicator, double-spring barrels, large jeweled flywheel, repeat/change and start/stop levers, all housed in an inlaid rosewood and rosewood veneer case with two additional cylinders, lg. 28 in. Estimate $500-700 plays strong, one booken tooth 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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Date:
2019-04-12

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