British & Continental Auction | September 26, 2024
Thu, Sep 26, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 219
Ten Tune Swiss Cylinder Music Box
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 |
late 19th/early 20th century, possibly by Helvetia, interior label listing ten songs and stamped "Made in Switzerland" and "Deposee", five bells, works housed in ebonized and inlaid lift top case, 8-1/2 x 20-1/4 x 12 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Biltmore Forest, North Carolina
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Private Collection, Biltmore Forest, North Carolina
case with scattered cracks, lifting, and losses to veneers, works with some spotting and discoloration, not fully functioning at time of inspection, needs professional examination and repair (plays when fan is manually spun, but stop/start/change mechanisms don't work), lacking key
