03-24-200703-24-2007
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2355Boston
March 24, 2007 10:00 AMCalender
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Mandoline Expressive Musical Box by Nicole Frères

Sell one like this
$940$800
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2355Location: BostonDate / Time: March 24, 2007 10:00AM

Description:

Mandoline Expressive Musical Box by Nicole Frères, No. 44485, playing eight airs including Bonnie Dundee and the Power of Love, Gamme No. 2790, with two combs, mandoline teeth in groups of up to five, brass bedplate, change / repeat, play and instant stop controls, and tune-sheet (detached),in rosewood veneered case with tulipwood banding and classical inlay on front and lid, wd. 27, cylinder 17 1/4 in., (bass tooth repairs, some damaged teeth in great wheel).
Estimate $600-800

Keywords

Nicole Frères, Bonnie Dundee