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Very rare 4 tunes overture music box (attr. to Lecoultre)

About the Item

Very nice and early overture music box, probably by Lecoultre (alltough unsigned). The key wind mechanism plays 4 overtures with a nice and bright tone on a very fine comb. The fad cylinder is 29cm long. The lid of the case is inlayed with a simetrical rosewood cartouche surounding a butterfly and some flowers. The interior of the ces is red, the side are simulated rosewood. Overture music boxes of this era are sought after and allways of very high quality!
  • Attributed to:
    LeCoultre & Cie 1 (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.11 in (15.5 cm)Width: 19.1 in (48.5 cm)Depth: 8.86 in (22.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Early Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cut Steel,Iron,Other,Palisander,Steel,Wood,Ebonized,Inlay,Lacquered,Marquetry,Other,Veneer,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1840
  • Condition:
    Repaired: This music box is restored to its original condition. It does have some age, it is NOT a new one. Please take this in consideration. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Zonhoven, BE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 6531stDibs: LU9250236432762
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