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Lecoultre 19th Century Music Box.
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
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Lecoultre 19th Century Music Box.

19th century
Description

The movement stamped with the LeCoultre emblem: “BB and Cie”.

Serial number “25058”.

The Music Box plays 6 airs shown on original tune card.

10.5? (26.5cm) cylinder with key wind in working order.

Measurements: 18? x 6? x 5".

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Antique Cylinder Music Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA740934
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14MB02
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Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria, Portobello Road

WE are open every Saturday between 9.30 - 3.30pm in Chelsea Galleries 67 Portobello Road London.

We are at the front of the gallery, on the 1st aisle.

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Description
The movement stamped with the LeCoultre emblem: “BB and Cie”.

Serial number “25058”.

The Music Box plays 6 airs shown on original tune card.

10.5? (26.5cm) cylinder with key wind in working order.

Measurements: 18? x 6? x 5".

Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Antique Cylinder Music Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA740934
Dealers Internal Ref
14MB02
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2020

We specialise in flintlock pistols, muskets, clocks & watches

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An open 19th-century wooden cylinder music box displaying a brass mechanism, side winding key, and a printed paper tune sheet on the interior lid.
LeCoultre 19th century Music Box.
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A cylinder music box is an automatic mechanical musical instrument developed in Switzerland during the 19th century that generates sound when pins on a revolving metal cylinder pluck tuned steel teeth on a comb.

These instruments feature clockwork mechanisms made from brass and steel, mounted on cast iron bedplates and housed inside timber cases crafted from rosewood, mahogany, or walnut.

Authentic examples feature hand-set brass pins on the cylinder, finely machined steel combs, maker serial numbers stamped onto the movement, and paper tune cards affixed to the interior lid.

Position the timber case on a console table, sideboard, or study desk where the wood inlay and mechanical details can be displayed alongside books or classic table lamps.

Keep the object in a climate-controlled room away from moisture and heat sources, avoid over-winding the spring motor, and gently clean the wooden case with natural wax polish.
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