04-28-201704-28-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 28, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Ducommun-Girod Forte Piano Key-wind Cylinder Musical Box

Sell one like this
$554$450
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3003MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 28, 2017 10:00AM

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.


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