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Lot Essay
The style of movement with its early winding lever, circa 1870, suggests that the Nicole Frères tune-sheet (which is not numbered) may be an early repairer's addition rather than that of the retailer.
Details
A musical box by Bremond,
No. 13156, playing six operatic and other airs (including Guillaume-Tell and Variations de Mozarte), the governor-cock stamped BAB, in grained case with Nicole Frères tune-sheet and rosewood inlaid lid -- 20in. (51cm.) wide, the cylinder 11in. (28cm.)
No. 13156, playing six operatic and other airs (including Guillaume-Tell and Variations de Mozarte), the governor-cock stamped BAB, in grained case with Nicole Frères tune-sheet and rosewood inlaid lid -- 20in. (51cm.) wide, the cylinder 11in. (28cm.)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis
Sale room notice
This lot is withdrawn