Lot no. 549
Musical sewing set
(some parts missing) depicting a varnished mahogany grand piano. 2-tune snuffbox movement with separate blades (17 groups of 4 blades). Bronze keyhole. The keyboard has 3 cleverly concealed movable keys for starting and changing the tune. The brass plate is stamped, partly concealed by the ignition system, but revealing the maker's name, probably Ducommun, and part of the number. Very good condition, good musicality. Circa 1830/40.
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
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MECHANICAL MUSIC - AUTOMATONS - 30 PINBALL MACHINES - SLOT MACHINES -- FAIRGROUND ART - PHONOGRAPHS - PERFORMING ARTS - CIRCUS
28000 Chartres - France