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Live Auction

Day 3: American & European Works of Art

Sat, Sep 17, 2016 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Sep 18, 2016 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1423

Georgian Mahogany Barrel Organ

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
labels for "Astor's Manufactory", George Astor & Co., London, circa 1810, the lift top set with period labels with directions and tune list, finely carved façade with faux pipes and leaf and berry carved surround over a painted cartouche, set on a carved and inlaid stand, 52 x 25-1/4 x 19 in.. Condition: generally good condition, surface losses and repaint to faux pipes, retouch to painted cartouche, case with scattered minor surface wear and flaws; mechanisms appear complete but currently not in working order. Notes: Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater

Condition

generally good condition, surface losses and repaint to faux pipes, retouch to painted cartouche, case with scattered minor surface wear and flaws; mechanisms appear complete but currently not in working order