Enamel-mounted Music Box

Description:

Enamel-mounted Music Box, probably Austria, late 19th/early 20th century, formed as a miniature chest-on-chest with three drawers, all four sides decorated with various enamel plaques depicting scenes of classically robed maidens, with gilt mounts throughout, ht. 8 3/8 in.
Estimate $400-600

Many enamel plaques loose (some pins missing or replaced to corners),with nicks to corners and edges. Music box mechanism not examined, but works when external button is held down. Button replaced. Wood case with small cracks and loss to some ebonized areas (particularly around edges.)


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