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Zither Expression Cylinder Musical Box, No. 40370, playing ten popular and operatic airs including Jerusalem , Ernani and Mirage , (Gamme No. 401), with zither attachment and tune-sheet, in (dismantled) rosewood inlaid case with thuya borders, cylinder 13 in. Movement has not been cleaned, but plays fairly well despite rust on the comb. Comb is complete, and th pins in good condition. The case has been dismantled and may not be complete. Some verneer missing from borders, finish poor.


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Auctioneer:
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Date:
2008-08-23

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