Switzerland, music box, rectangular case of tortoise shell and gutta percha, the top molded with Greek or Roman busts, flanked by winged figures bearing floral garlands, molded bottom with hobnail pattern, the mechanism playing two tunes, 2 1/2" cylinder with 14 section, 70 tooth comb, 3 3/4" x 2 3/8" x 1 1/4", 19th century — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: Switzerland, music box, rectangular case of tortoise shell and gutta percha, the top molded with Greek or Roman busts, flanked by winged figures bearing floral garlands, molded bottom with hobnail pattern, the mechanism playing two tunes, 2 1/2" cylinder with 14 section, 70 tooth comb, 3 3/4" x 2 3/8" x 1 1/4", 19th century
Brand: Unsigned
Price: 700 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Shelf or Mantel Unsigned Switzerland auction

Price Record

Sale date October 25, 2015

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Maker Unsigned
Type Shelf or Mantel
Country Switzerland
Price type auction
Date October 25, 2015
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

box with a few splits and repairs, shows well, inner shell covering with split and some cloudiness. Mechanism works well

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts