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Duccommun Girod 6 tune music box with exposed controls

$4,634.14
$5,792.6820% Off
£3,489.04
£4,361.3020% Off
€3,920
€4,90020% Off
CA$6,395.81
CA$7,994.7720% Off
A$7,164.73
A$8,955.9120% Off
CHF 3,733.48
CHF 4,666.8420% Off
MX$87,394.87
MX$109,243.5820% Off
NOK 47,443.91
NOK 59,304.8820% Off
SEK 44,736.22
SEK 55,920.2820% Off
DKK 29,842.96
DKK 37,303.7020% Off

About the Item

EEarly and exceptional music box by Ducommun Girod with "exposed contols" Ducommun Girod was one of the first manufacturers of music boxes early in the 19th century. He is known for his fine arrangements, and very refined made music boxes. This music box plays 6 melodies as provided on the original melody card. The polished base plate bears the serial number (11069) and the signature "Ducommun Girod"in the top lefthand corner of the bedplate. The case consists of plain fruitwood, which is typical for that period. The melody card is original, a bit faded, but readable. The earliest music boxes always have a plain case and no marquetry, but they are without doubt the rarest, and of the highest musical quality.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)Width: 13.39 in (34 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Style:
    Early Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cut Steel,Iron,Other,Steel,Wood,Lacquered,Other,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca 1836
  • Condition:
    Repaired: The case has been restored and polished . This mechanism is made to play another 100years (we have our own workshop wich is specialised in music boxes for over 25years). It does have age, it is NOT a new one. Refinished. Minor losses. Music boxes are fragile objects and when they are used correctly they are made to serve a lifetime of enjoyment!!
  • Seller Location:
    Zonhoven, BE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 8751stDibs: LU9250237940382

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