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19th Century Black Forest Music Box

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Swiss cylinder music box . 21 1/2" cylinder playing 12 tunes. Housed in a Black Forest carved exhibition box with a carved chamois doe with fawn under tree for finial. Relief carved panels on three sides with key. This music box cosmetically is a head turner with the three-dimensional carvings on the lid and equally as impressive two dimensional carvings on the box, but add to that a wonderfully sounding deep tone music box and it's a piece of art in any collection. The musical components are complete are fully operational. A wonderful Swiss music box with great eye appeal and equally as impressive sound. 38" x 15" x 24"H to top of finial. Stunning sound and quality with a few marks to show it's age.
In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the town of Brienz. By the end of the 1800’s it had become the driving force for this industry. Swiss wood carvers became world renown and featured at many international exhibitions. Here is a shortlist of the major exhibitions Black Forest Carvings were spotlighted.
Great Exhibition, London (1851)
Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia (1876)
Chicago Worlds Fair, Chicago (1893)
Exposition Universelle, Paris (1900)
In Europe Black Forest carvings (wares) became a symbol of luxury and wealth. The finest pieces of Black Forest carving was often found in Royal collection and elite collector’s homes (usually Victorian world travelers).
During the 1800-1900’s popularity was also growing in many overseas markets. There was a high demand for these carving especially depicting American Wildlife.
PERIOD: 19th Century
ORIGIN: Switzerland, Europe
SIZE: 38" x 15" x 24"H
Black Forest, Swiss, Switzerland, French, Carvings, Music Boxes, Vintage, Antique
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- Creator:Black Forest (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 38 in (96.52 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
- Style:Black Forest (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Coeur d'Alene, ID
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