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Musical snuff box with cylinder movement, sectional comb and bouquet of flowers
About the Item
Beautiful and early snuff box with musical cylinder playing.
The box is made of pressed horn with lid and silver hinge. On top a bouquet of flowers, on the botom a basquet of flowers. At the front are 2 knobs with mother-of-pearl pinion to operate the mechanism. The mechanism is mounted with 4 screws at the bottom in the centre of each side. At the bottom one finds the winding mechanism.
The movement plays 2 melodies in a very harmonious and clear sound on a sectional comb. There are 3 teeth per section.
Although there are signs of use, it is in excellent condition.
Because of the general condition of this piece, it can be called very exceptional, all damages and signs of use indicate a past with great care and dedication. It is over 100 years old, so there are some flaws befitting the age of this object.
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- Dimensions:Height: 1.23 in (3.1 cm)Width: 3.55 in (9 cm)Depth: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1840
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
- Seller Location:Zonhoven, BE
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