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Height Airs Swiss Cylinder Music Box, circa 1880

$9,221
£6,942.48
€7,800
CA$12,726.37
A$14,256.34
CHF 7,415.07
MX$173,897.95
NOK 94,403.69
SEK 89,015.95
DKK 59,381.41

About the Item

Napoleon III music box with 8 bee melodies including 4 complications. Ability to play and replay loops melodies. Possibility to add to engage a resonator and or activate small bees that Hammer bells for 3 types of sounds. The list of melodies from operas Carmen, Faust and comic operas like the daughter of the regiment etc... Object in working order but will have to be revised.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)Depth: 13 in (33 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. Object in working order but will have to be revised.
  • Seller Location:
    Marseille, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 90251stDibs: LU4057312139141

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