
MONUMENTAL SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOX, D. Allard & C
Description
MONUMENTAL SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOX, D. Allard & Co., Geneva, 19th century, playing six airs on a 16-1/4" cylinder and seven bells, having three additional interchangeable cylinders in the lower drawer of the lift-top burl walnut case. The spring wound action has repeat/change and play/stop levers. Case dimensions: 15.75" H x 41" L x 16.5" W.
Condition
623: Fair condition; comb is in 4 segments- segment# 2 has 5 missing teeth; the rest,good but all show pitting and rust spots; winding spring slips- will not take a full wind-up; when playing, tone is very quiet; all 4 cylinders with w/ light rust; case is pretty banged up all along black base molding; all locks missing; cylinder drawer sticks; interior door a replacement.
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MONUMENTAL SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOX, D. Allard & C
Estimate $2,000-$3,000
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