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Victorian Music Box Circa 1875. Musical Box, 8 Airs
Frank Craig Antiques
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Victorian Music Box Circa 1875. Musical Box, 8 Airs

19th century
Description

Made by the renowned company AMI REVENCE. This top of the range Music Box has been completely stripped and every part professionally cleaned polished and tuned. This Music Box plays with a very sweet sound and would make a fine addition to a collection or simply to add to the interest of a fine Home.

For a further selection of Music boxes Clocks and decorative items please visit our website

www.frankcraigantiques.com

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
36.5cm (14.37")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Victorian Cylinder Music Box to the Victorian era.

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SA1093749
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1419
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Description
Made by the renowned company AMI REVENCE.
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This top of the range Music Box has been completely stripped and every part professionally cleaned polished and tuned.
Frank Craig Antiques

This Music Box plays with a very sweet sound and would make a fine addition to a collection or simply to add to the interest of a fine Home.

For a further selection of Music boxes Clocks and decorative items please visit our website

www.frankcraigantiques.com

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
36.5cm (14.37")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Victorian Cylinder Music Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1093749
Dealers Internal Ref
1419
Frank Craig Antiques
Frank Craig Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Decorative antiques and works of art. Silver jewellery paintings clocks & curios . We can deliver worldwide.

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An antique Victorian ebonised wood musical box shown open, displaying its brass cylinder mechanism and an illustrated paper tune card.
Victorian Music Box circa 1875. Musical box, 8 Airs
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An antique Victorian ebonised wood musical box shown open, displaying its brass cylinder mechanism and an illustrated paper tune card.
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Originating in the nineteenth century, cylinder music boxes are mechanical instruments that produce sound using a revolving brass cylinder fitted with pins that pluck the tuned teeth of a steel comb.

These instruments were crafted using precision brass movements and steel combs, housed inside wooden cabinets made from rosewood, walnut, or ebonised timber, often embellished with stringing or marquetry.

Authentic period examples feature solid brass mechanical components, a heavy cast bedplate, individually cut comb teeth, and frequently retain an original printed paper tune card on the interior lid.

A cylinder musical box works well as a decorative tabletop conversation piece when placed on a sideboard, console, or bookshelf, complementing both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Keep the internal mechanism dry and free from dust, avoid overwinding the spring motor, and store the wooden case away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to protect the timber veneer.
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