Large 19th century Swiss cross-banded rosewood and ebonised bells-in-sight musical box; the hinged lid with floral marquetry panel opening to reveal an ebonised interior with hinged glazed door covering a 33.5cm brass cylinder playing twelve airs on a 32.5cm single piece comb with sixty-two teeth and six tiered graduated engraved saucer bells with strike/silent facility; brass cranking handle with change/repeat and stop/play selectors; manuscript song sheet under lid detailing twelve airs and dated 1865; ebonised block feet L65cm
£450
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Condition Grade: 1 - Excellent: A lot in excellent condition with no damage (this item could be used or new).2 - Good: A lot in good condition, possibly with slight wear commensurate with age or minor restoration.3 - Fair/Good: A lot in fairly good condition but possibly with some wear, damage or restoration.4 - Fair: A lot likely in need of some restoration or not in working order.5 - Poor: A lot with heavy wear or damage and not fit for purpose, in need of full restoration or to be broken for parts.0 - N/A: 2 - Good: A lot in good condition, possibly with slight wear commensurate with age or minor restoration.Looks to have undergone sympathetic restoration. Movement does wind up and play well on 'repeat' but appears to jam a little on 'change'.
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