Lot 581

A SWISS ROSEWOOD, EBONISED AND MARQUETRY CYLINDER MUSIC BOX

Late 19th Century

Estimate: £200 - £400
Hammer price: £220
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Playing twelve airs, numbered 29015, with printed card listing tunes, fitted with Change/Repeat and Stop/Play levers.  58cm wide; 22.5cm deep; 15cm high


Condition report: 


Appears to be working when wound, but recommend a thorough overall and there is no guarantee of it’s working order outside the saleroom. The stopping mechanism seems to work when the air has completed.

There are a few bent pins in areas, possibly with a few missing. 

Some tarnishing and light oxidization as to be expected. Cylinder stamped underneath numbered 290. 

Paper label with some oxidization and discolouration, general wear. 

Scuffs, marks and general wear commensurate to the case with the odd chip to the veneer. 

Please see the extra images. 

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