Lot 5468 - W256 Sculptures et Objets d'Art - mardi, 20. mars 2018, 13h00
LARGE MUSICAL BOX WITH 5 ADDITIONAL BARRRELS,
Switzerland, 2nd half of the 19th century.
Walnut, burlwood and tulipwood, inlaid in rectangular reserves and fillets, and a medallion with mother-of-pearl and brass inlays. Large, spring-wound movement, for long play time. Tone comb on drum, 6 melodies in total. Song display. The inside with an export patent plate: UNITED STATES MARCH 1TH 1881 ENGLAND SEPTEMBER 16TH 1879 LONGUE MARCHE PATENTED. The additional barrels in 2 later boxes of walnut, in part ebonized. With painted medallion. 1 key.
Musical box: 107x39x23 cm; boxes: 53x33x15 and 54x29x13 cm.
CHF 6 000 / 9 000 | (€ 6 190 / 9 280)
Vendu pour CHF 7 500 (frais inclus)