Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Ducommun-Girod Forte Piano Key-wind Cylinder Musical Box, no. 23329, playing eight airs, with tune sheet on underside of lid, brass bedplate marked Ducommun Girod 23329, single comb with piano notes on right, bass notes on left, 9-in. cylinder, tune changer, stop/start, and instant stop levers, housed in a rosewood veneered and grain-painted case with marquetry lid and floral and butterfly decals, box lg. 15 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
Possible replaced top. Sound good and clear.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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