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Nicole Frères. Mystique de Genève. A Wonderful Music Box with Six Calming Tunes.

$1,103.87
£800
€940.33
CA$1,501.33
A$1,682.24
CHF 875.67
MX$20,579.58
NOK 11,114.99
SEK 10,497.97
DKK 7,019.73
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About the Item

Nicole Frères. Mystique de Genève. A rare and wonderful music box which when wound will play six different wonderful calming and tranquil tunes. Set into an inlaid rosewood veneered box. The key has had a larger handle braised to it many years ago to make winding it a little easier. Lovely original condition.
  • Creator:
    Nicole Frères (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Repaired: I see a few professional repairs to the pins, and it plays correctly. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU224336482923

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