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Music Box Swiss Fully Restored Works 1890s
Arundel Clocks
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Arundel Clocks

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Music Box Swiss Fully Restored Works 1890s

19th century
For Sale by Arundel Clocks
Description

Hi

For sale is a fully restored Swiss music box playing on six airs in stunning condition and sounds amazing.

The box is in Mahogany with inlay and also ebony edging.

The complete workings have been restored, all screws re-blued, re-built, and the result is a stunning music box to enjoy for years to come.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

Arundel Clocks has dated this Antique Swiss Music Box to the 1890s.

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SA1199664
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Peter Music Box
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Description
Hi

For sale is a fully restored Swiss music box playing on six airs in stunning condition and sounds amazing.

The box is in Mahogany with inlay and also ebony edging.

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The complete workings have been restored, all screws re-blued, re-built, and the result is a stunning music box to enjoy for years to come.
Arundel Clocks
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Arundel Clocks has dated this Antique Swiss Music Box to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1199664
Dealers Internal Ref
Peter Music Box
Arundel Clocks
Arundel Clocks
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2021

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A rectangular dark wood antique music box with a floral marquetry inlay on the lid framed by boxwood stringing.
Music Box Swiss Fully Restored Works 1890s
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A rectangular dark wood antique music box with a floral marquetry inlay on the lid framed by boxwood stringing.
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Swiss music box manufacturing reached its technical peak during the late 19th century, concentrated in regions such as Sainte-Croix. These mechanical devices utilized pinned metal cylinders driving tuned steel combs to reproduce complex musical arrangements automatically.

Cases were crafted from dense hardwoods including walnut, rosewood, and mahogany, frequently embellished with decorative fruitwood or mother-of-pearl marquetry. The interior mechanisms consisted of cast-iron bedplates, steel combs, brass cylinders, and spring-driven clockwork components.

Authentic period examples feature heavy cast-metal frames, hand-finished steel combs with individually shaped teeth, and original tune cards mounted beneath the lid. Legitimate cases exhibit genuine period wood joinery, natural timber patination, and hand-cut marquetry inlays.

Position the box as a focal accent on a sideboard, library table, or console surface to create contrast against clean modern surfaces. Combine it with minimalist ceramics, modern art, or framed botanical prints to accentuate the dark timber and inlaid details.

Store the item in a stable, climate-controlled environment away from radiators and direct sunlight to avoid wood splitting or mechanism rust. Avoid over-winding the spring motor, and ensure internal clockwork is periodically serviced by a mechanical clock specialist.
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