Lot no. 80
Important "celestial voices" type music box with six timbres, drum (8 bats), castanets (8 bats), 74 blades, and 16 celestial wind voices operated by hammers. In its partially painted inlaid wooden box with carrying handles, glass protective screen, lever winding; timbres, drum and castanets disengageable, two latches: "Play/Stop" "Change/Repeat". 39 cm cylinder Probably Swiss, late 19th century H. 35 cm - W. 72 cm - D. 42 cm Restorations, missing air map, scratches and wear, general overhaul of the mechanism required.
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Antique art and decorative objects
About the sale
Live
03/12/2025
Offered by DE BAECQUE et Associés - Marseille
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