Music Box 1870 Walnut

Description: For sale: a museum-quality masterpiece of Swiss precision mechanics from the heyday of musical automata (circa 1870). This magnificent cylinder music box enchants not only with its brilliant sound but also with its visually captivating percussion.

Features and features:

Musical range: The extra-wide brass cylinder plays a total of 12 different melodies (airs). The original, calligraphically decorated melody sheet in the lid has been preserved and features pieces by famous composers (including Verdi, Bellini, and Gounod).

Visible percussion:

10 bells: These are struck by finely crafted bee-shaped hammers (cast brass components). A visual highlight at any performance!

Drum: An integrated drum with 8 hammers is located in the center, adding rhythmic depth to the sound.

Case: The case is richly veneered with fine woods (burl/rosewood) and features delicate marquetry on the lid and front.

Provenance: Distributed by the renowned firm of Nathan & Co., Birmingham (see original label).

Condition: The music box is in very good, collectible condition. The case has a beautiful patina. The mechanism works, the combs are complete, and the bell and drum functions can be activated.

Technical details:

Period: Victorian / Historicism (circa 1870)

Origin: Switzerland (Geneva/Sainte-Croix)

Dimensions: Width 0.87 m, Height 0.28 m, Depth 0.34 m

Number of melodies: 12

Accessories: With original winding key

A rare collector's item for lovers of mechanical musical instruments and a prestigious antique for a stylish interior.

Please note: This item is subject to a special tax regime for collectors' items and antiques.

The listed price is the pickup price. Shipping of this item is only possible after prior viewing at Nostalgiepalast Nordhorn and upon payment of the shipping costs.

Please note that the first and second photos are AI-generated sample photos for illustrative purposes only.