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Twelve Air Cylinder Musical Box by Langdorff & Fils, Switzerland, rosewood veneered case with banded, line and marquetry, the lid with musical theme, 13 in. cylinder, single comb, zither attachment, tune selection indicator and lever wind movement playing twelve airs including "The Wedding March" by Mendelssohn, "Old Hundred" and "Sweet By and By" as indicated on the reproduction tune sheet attached under the lid, lg. of box, 22 1/4 in. Box plays but is slow to start, possibly needs lubrication., age consistent wear on case, scuffing on lid.


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Date:
2010-05-01

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