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Sat, Mar 28, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 860

Swiss Eight Tune Music Box

Estimate: $600 - $900

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
19th/20th century, rectangular inlaid case with hinged lid, instrument and sheet music design to top, illustrated song title card with costumed performers marked "8 Airs", interior hinged glass panel, with key and instructions, accompanied by receipt from C.U. Antiques, MD, indicating a price of $1,100, 5-1/4 x 17-1/4 x 8-1/4 in., Provenance: Private Collection, Flat Rock, North Carolina

Condition

scattered surface scratches, residue buildup, nicks and chips to edges, wood splitting to case underside, in partial working order at time of inspection, change tune function not tested for functionality
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