04-28-201704-28-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 28, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Twelve-air Orchestral Cylinder Musical Box

Sell one like this
$738$600
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3003MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 28, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Twelve-air Orchestral Cylinder Musical Box, c. 1890, playing twelve airs, 17 1/2-in. cylinder, six bells with flower mounts, and butterfly hammers, drum, dual combs, zither attachment, and song indicator, all housed in a rosewood inlaid and marquetry case.
Estimate $400-500

not functioning, needs restoration, lid detached and split, veneer losses, lacking catch for spring, (not able to determine function of spring) surface rust to bed and combs, lock has been pryed open


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