A massive interchangeable cylinder musical box
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VA… Read more THE PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE COLLECTOR, LOTS 710 - 719
A massive interchangeable cylinder musical box

Details
A massive interchangeable cylinder musical box
by Mermod Frères, No. 62844, with sublime harmony piccolo nickel-plated movement, right-hand crank-wind, horizontal governor, Parachute check, speed control, tune-indicator with tune-change knob, zither attachment and three cylinders playing six airs each, in crossbanded rosewood veneered case with transfer-decorated front and inlaid lid, on matching table with cylinder drawer and turned ebonised legs -- 58in. (147cm.) wide overall, the cylinders 24½ x 3 1/8in. (62 x 8cm.) diam., circa 1890
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 This lot is subject to Collection and Storage charges

More from Mechanical Music, Automata, Dolls and Doll's Houses

View All
View All