Lot Essay
The tune-change mechanism is described in The Music Box, Vol.14 No.3 1989, p.72
Details
A rare overture snuff box
by M.Bordier, No.186/19161, playing Der Freischutz in two revolutions, the one-piece comb stamped (three/four times) M.Bordier, in tortoiseshell case with tune-sheet and small gilt inset in lid --4in. (10cm.) wide, the cylinder 2¾in. (7cm.) (small repair to part of case)
See Colour Illustration
by M.Bordier, No.186/19161, playing Der Freischutz in two revolutions, the one-piece comb stamped (three/four times) M.Bordier, in tortoiseshell case with tune-sheet and small gilt inset in lid --4in. (10cm.) wide, the cylinder 2¾in. (7cm.) (small repair to part of case)
See Colour Illustration