Ending 2nd May, 2025 14:00
Timed - The Spring Fine Interiors Auction
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A VERY UNUSUAL AND RARE 19TH CENTURY ORCHESTRAL AUTOMATION CYLINDER MUSIC BOX
A VERY UNUSUAL AND RARE 19TH CENTURY ORCHESTRAL AUTOMATION CYLINDER MUSIC BOX, probably by Karrer, Geneva. The fully restored music box has a large walnut inlaid case with a hinged lid, the underside with 10 breaths of air song sheet, the silvered pin barrel played on a steel comb, bells and drum with lever wound spring driven movement, the automation monkey dressed as a jockey having moving mouth and eyes.
66cm wide, 28.5cm high
Sold for £1,000
Auction: Timed - The Spring Fine Interiors Auction, ending 2nd May, 2025
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