Furniture, Works of Art, Arms & Armour - 7th October 2015

Lot 535

A late 19th century Swiss walnut musical box

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £480

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Description

A late 19th century Swiss walnut musical box, the 33cm brass cylinder playing eight airs, stamped '3162 DUCOMMUN GIROD' the printed and handwritten tune sheet, inscribed 'FABRIQUE DE GENEVE. HUIT AIRS, Etouffois en acier soit a Spiraux', 51.3cm wide.

Provenance: The Dr Lawrie Webster Collection of Boxes.