06-02-201206-02-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
June 2, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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12-Air Cylinder Musical Box and Another

Sell one like this
$889$750
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2600MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: June 02, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

12-Air Cylinder Musical Box and Another, Mermod Freres, No. 80847, and an unsigned box, the 12-air Mermod Freres box with faint tune sheet, 8 1/2-in. cylinder with tune selector, Jacot's Patented Safety Check and winding key, wd. 19, dp. 10, ht. 6 1/2; the unmarked 6 air box with 3 1/2-in. cylinder, tune selector and lever wind in a grain-painted box with ebonized moldings and inlaid Gothic cartouche on the lid, wd. 13 3/4, dp. 7, ht. 5 in.
Estimate $300-500

Both boxs play, combs complete.