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19th Century Mandolin Cylinder Music Box

$7,728.80
£5,797.20
€6,500
CA$10,789.36
A$11,686.17
CHF 6,189.51
MX$141,385.14
NOK 77,811.75
SEK 72,537.09
DKK 49,515.87

About the Item

19th Century mandolin cylinder music box in an ebonised rosewood case featuring boxwood floral inlaid cartouche and crossbanding. With brass musical movement including a rolling cylinder under glass lid to interior.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin 8, IE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 114101stDibs: LU1103246692052

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