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Musical 'Grand Tour' souvenir box

$1,137.83
$1,422.2820% Off
£847.10
£1,058.8820% Off
€960
€1,20020% Off
CA$1,567.75
CA$1,959.6920% Off
A$1,745.69
A$2,182.1120% Off
CHF 923.16
CHF 1,153.9520% Off
MX$21,243.98
MX$26,554.9820% Off
NOK 11,636.66
NOK 14,545.8220% Off
SEK 10,963.44
SEK 13,704.3020% Off
DKK 7,308.03
DKK 9,135.0320% Off

About the Item

Musical souvenir box made in Switzerland in the 19th century for the German marker This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies. Indicated on the inside of the lid. The case is made of metal with a transfert print on Top and sides. At the front the controls are decorated with brass. This box is made as a souvenir box for the "chateau de Sonnenberg" near the city called Wiesbaden. Because of the general condition of this piece, it can be called very exceptional, all damage and traces of use indicating a past with great care and dedication. 1StDibs Does not allow any sound on the video. On simple request I'll send a video.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.11 in (2.8 cm)Width: 3.55 in (9 cm)Depth: 2.09 in (5.3 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cut Steel,Iron,Steel,Cast,Metalwork,Other,Pressed,Tempered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Zonhoven, BE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 6591stDibs: LU9250238014102

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