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Rare Nicole Freres Key Wound,music Box. Musical Box.
Frank Craig Antiques
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Rare Nicole Freres Key Wound,music Box. Musical Box.

19th century
Description

A rare and superb quality Nicole Freres music box. The 33.5 cm cylinder movement with the original key. The bed plate and comb stamped Nicole Freres, number 3789. This box has just been through a workshop to have a replacement spring, there was nothing wrong with the old except it was tired. It comes complete with a previous service invoice from Michel Bourgogne. We can arrange shipping to any destination.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Nicole Freres Music Box to the 19th Century.

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SA750502
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983
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Description
A rare and superb quality Nicole Freres music box. The 33.5 cm cylinder movement with the original key. The bed plate and comb stamped Nicole Freres, number 3789.
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This box has just been through a workshop to have a replacement spring, there was nothing wrong with the old except it was tired.
Frank Craig Antiques

It comes complete with a previous service invoice from Michel Bourgogne. We can arrange shipping to any destination.

Height
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Nicole Freres Music Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA750502
Dealers Internal Ref
983
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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A rectangular dark wood music box with floral marquetry inlay on the lid and a metal winding key resting on top.
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Archive I A rectangular dark wood music box with floral marquetry inlay on the lid and a metal winding key resting on top.

Rare Nicole Freres Key Wound,music Box. Musical Box.

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Frank Craig Antiques
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A rectangular dark wood music box with floral marquetry inlay on the lid and a metal winding key resting on top.
Rare Nicole Freres key wound,Music Box. Musical box.
Ref: SA750502
A rectangular dark wood music box with floral marquetry inlay on the lid and a metal winding key resting on top.
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A cylinder music box is an automatic mechanical musical instrument produced predominantly during the nineteenth century, operating via pins set on a revolving cylinder that strike tuned metal teeth on a steel comb.

Cases were typically crafted from fine timber veneers such as rosewood or walnut with brass and fruitwood marquetry, while the mechanical movements were manufactured from steel, brass, and cast iron.

Authentic pieces generally feature stamped maker marks or serial numbers on the comb or brass bedplate, alongside period-appropriate construction, hand-cut joinery, and original tune sheets pasted inside the lid.

Positioning a decorative wooden music box on a sideboard, bookshelf, or desk introduces historical texture and detailed craftsmanship to contemporary living spaces.

Position the box away from direct sunlight, radiators, and damp conditions to prevent timber movement, and ensure internal brass and steel components are periodically cleaned and oiled by a specialist restorer.
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