A Swiss ebonised, burr-walnut and brass-inlaid six-cylinder musical box on table, 19th century
Session One
LOT 148
A Swiss ebonised, burr-walnut and brass-inlaid six-cylinder musical box on table, 19th century
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 25 000 - 35 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 39 830
Auction Catalogue
About this Item
A Swiss ebonised, burr-walnut and brass-inlaid six-cylinder musical box on table, 19th century
the rectangular hinged top enclosing a six-cylinder movement playing 36 airs, stop/play lever and repeat lever, a long drawer below enclosing a further two cylinders, the conforming table top centred by a shaped frieze drawer enclosing a further three cylinders, conforming sides, on turned tapering faceted legs, raised on castors, brass stringing throughout, each cylinder stamped HD 1105, accompanied by 45 Welte Mignon boxes, 4 Duo Arte and two others, 104cm high ,103cm wide, 60cm deep
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