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Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 29, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Paillard & Co. Six-air Interchangeable Cylinder Musical Box

Sell one like this
$1,968$1,600
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2890MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 29, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Paillard & Co. Six-air Interchangeable Cylinder Musical Box, c. 1880, 14 1/2-in. cylinders, dual combs with a damascened zither attachment, silvered tune indicator, double-spring barrels, large jeweled flywheel, repeat/change and start/stop levers, all housed in a rosewood and burl veneered case with satinwood string inlay, and a grain-painted cylinder box containing three additional cylinders, lg. 38 in.
Estimate $2,000-4,000

plays well with some squeaking, some veneer and string inlay loss and shrinking on sides and front


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