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A beautifully crafted cylinder music box, a popular form of mechanical musical entertainment from the late 18th through the early …
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A beautifully crafted cylinder music box, a popular form of mechanical musical entertainment from the late 18th through the early 20th century. These intricate instruments operate with a rotating cylinder fitted with tiny pins that pluck tuned metal teeth on a comb to produce melodies. Many of the finest examples were made in Geneva, where Swiss artisans became renowned for their precision engineering and decorative wooden cases, often enhanced with inlay or painted details. Considered luxury items in their time, music boxes like this were prized for both their craftsmanship and musical charm.
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Weights 24 pounds.
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- Dimensions
- 8.75ʺW × 22.5ʺD × 6ʺH
- Styles
- Traditional
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Metal
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Overall great condition. Minimal superficial scratches and scuffs. Some rust is present on the cylinders, but it does not affect … moreOverall great condition. Minimal superficial scratches and scuffs. Some rust is present on the cylinders, but it does not affect the mechanism’s function. Wear is constant with age and use. less
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