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Antique Swiss 8-Tune Cylinder Music Box C1890

$760
$95020% Off
£573.24
£716.5520% Off
€662.09
€827.6220% Off
CA$1,064.81
CA$1,331.0220% Off
A$1,184.01
A$1,480.0120% Off
CHF 619.85
CHF 774.8120% Off
MX$14,462.91
MX$18,078.6320% Off
NOK 7,789.04
NOK 9,736.2920% Off
SEK 7,327.15
SEK 9,158.9420% Off
DKK 4,942.48
DKK 6,178.1020% Off

About the Item

Antique Swiss 8 Tune Cylinder Music Box Unsigned C1890 4 3/4" x 14 1/4" x 7 1/8". This antique Swiss music box from circa 1890 features a beautifully crafted wooden case with a subtle design on the lid. It plays eight distinct tunes, showcasing the intricate mechanics typical of Swiss craftsmanship from this era. The music box is a fine example of late 19th-century musical automata.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Width: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)Depth: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    C1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Overall very good condition with lid scratch and broken tine as photographed.
  • Seller Location:
    Big Flats, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 808911stDibs: LU2396344776612

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