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Fine Large Swiss Music Box
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Fine Large Swiss Music Box

19th century
Sold 20 October 2017 · John Howkins Antiques
This “Fine Large Swiss Music Box” found a buyer.

It was listed by John Howkins Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

Fine quality large and nickel plated 19th.Century Swiss cylinder music box. The unusual double spring movement plays on 2 steel combs with the winding handle to the left and start / stop and repeat / change switches to the right. The rosewood veneered case with thumb moulded and ebonised edge with boxwood stringing and floral marquetry inlaid centre. The box retains the original internal glass cover and is in good working order with clear sound and excellent tone and all the teeth are present. The movement is numbered 25 536 but there is no tune sheet but some of the tunes are easily recognisable. If you would like to hear the music box play please contact us. Dimensions :- Width…28.75’’/ 73cm. Depth…10.5’’/ 27cm. Height…7.25’’/ 18.5cm. Cylinder 16.25’’/ 41cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £48.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA498311
Dealers Internal Reference
21796
Dealers Notes

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Delivery.

We will gladly provide a quote for delivery to any U.K Mainland address and we offer a full 7 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your purchase. (Less the delivery cost)

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Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further information on this item on 07770 311611.

Description
Fine quality large and nickel plated 19th.Century Swiss cylinder music box.
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The unusual double spring movement plays on 2 steel combs with the winding handle to the left and start / stop and repeat / change switches to the right.
John Howkins Antiques

The rosewood veneered case with thumb moulded and ebonised edge with boxwood stringing and floral marquetry inlaid centre. The box retains the original internal glass cover and is in good working order with clear sound and excellent tone and all the teeth are present. The movement is numbered 25 536 but there is no tune sheet but some of the tunes are easily recognisable. If you would like to hear the music box play please contact us. Dimensions :- Width…28.75’’/ 73cm. Depth…10.5’’/ 27cm. Height…7.25’’/ 18.5cm. Cylinder 16.25’’/ 41cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £48.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA498311
Dealers Internal Ref
21796
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 474
Items Sold 3,834
John Howkins Antiques
Verified Since Sep 2010
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Location: The Grange, Hempnall Green, Norfolk, NR15 2NR, United Kingdom
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Fine Large Swiss Music Box
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 73 cm (29 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)
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