Hermann Thorens Sainte-Croix, Switzerland - 20th century Swiss musical box in a polished mahogany case with shield inlay to the lid, inner glazed viewing lid with a 52 tooth steel comb and brass cylinder playing four Austrian/German tunes, with original tune sheet, enclosed spring barrel with Geneva stopwork, stop and start button to the front. Wound from beneath.
Hermann Thorens Sainte-Croix, Switzerland - 20th century Swiss musical box in a polished mahogany case with shield inlay to the lid, inner glazed viewing lid with a 52 tooth steel comb and brass cylinder playing four Austrian/German tunes, with original tune sheet, enclosed spring barrel with Geneva stopwork, stop and start button to the front. Wound from beneath.
Hermann Thorens Sainte-Croix, Switzerland - 20th century Swiss musical box in a polished mahogany case with shield inlay to the lid, inner glazed viewing lid with a 52 tooth steel comb and brass cylinder playing four Austrian/German tunes, with original tune sheet, enclosed spring barrel with Geneva stopwork, stop and start button to the front. Wound from beneath.
Hermann Thorens Sainte-Croix, Switzerland - 20th century Swiss musical box in a polished mahogany case with shield inlay to the lid, inner glazed viewing lid with a 52 tooth steel comb and brass cylinder playing four Austrian/German tunes, with original tune sheet, enclosed spring barrel with Geneva stopwork, stop and start button to the front. Wound from beneath.
Hermann Thorens Sainte-Croix, Switzerland - 20th century Swiss musical box in a polished mahogany case with shield inlay to the lid, inner glazed viewing lid with a 52 tooth steel comb and brass cylinder playing four Austrian/German tunes, with original tune sheet, enclosed spring barrel with Geneva stopwork, stop and start button to the front. Wound from beneath.
Hermann Thorens Sainte-Croix, Switzerland - 20th century Swiss musical box in a polished mahogany case with shield inlay to the lid, inner glazed viewing lid with a 52 tooth steel comb and brass cylinder playing four Austrian/German tunes, with original tune sheet, enclosed spring barrel with Geneva stopwork, stop and start button to the front. Wound from beneath.
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LOT NO 6202

STOCK NO 124819

Hermann Thorens Sainte-Croix, Switzerland - 20th century Swiss musical box in a polished mahogany case with shield inlay to the lid, inner glazed viewing lid with a 52 tooth steel comb and brass cylinder playing four Austrian/German tunes, with original tune sheet, enclosed spring barrel with Geneva stopwork, stop and start button to the front. Wound from beneath.

Dimensions:
Height: 8cm  Length/Width: 16cm  Depth/Diameter: 10cm

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Discover a charming piece of Swiss craftsmanship with this 20th-century Swiss musical box from Hermann Thorens, based in Sainte-Croix, Switzerland. Housed in a polished mahogany case adorned with a shield inlay on the lid, this musical box boasts intricate details that reflect fine Swiss craftsmanship.

Open the inner glazed viewing lid to reveal a 52-tooth steel comb and brass cylinder that plays four delightful Austrian/German tunes. The original tune sheet adds a touch of authenticity to this beautiful musical piece.

The enclosed spring barrel features Geneva stopwork, while the front of the box is equipped with a convenient stop and start button for easy operation. Simply wind up the musical box from beneath to enjoy its harmonious melodies at your leisure.

Don't miss the opportunity to own this exquisite Swiss musical box, available at Duggleby Auctioneers.



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