Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Two-per-turn Mandoline Musical Box by Nicole Freres, no. 41424, brass bedplate marked "Nicole Freres a Geneve 41424," 12 x 3 1/2-in. dia. cylinder, single comb stamped "Nicole Freres," crank-wind, housed in a grain-painted, rosewood veneered, and inlaid box, box lg. 21 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600
fly sticks needs adjustment and cleaning, some of the edging on lid is coming off and needs re-glueing.
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Keywords
Nicole FreresStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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