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Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 29, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Six-air Mandoline Piccolo Cylinder Musical Box

Sell one like this
 
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2890MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 29, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Six-air Mandoline Piccolo Cylinder Musical Box, Switzerland, 12 3/4-in. brass cylinder, dual combs, lyre-form tune indicator, and zither attachment, tune sheet under lid reading Mandoline Piccolo with list of songs, housed in a burl walnut and string-inlaid case, lg. 22 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

plays very well, start/stop switch needs adjustment


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