Late 19th/early 20th century Swiss musical box in cross-banded and string inlaid rosewood case, 33cm cylinder and 33cm single piece comb with sixty-two teeth playing twelve airs listed on chromolithograph card under the hinged lid, fitted with zither and lyre shaped tune count, all under an internal glazed hinged lid; ebonised edges to the case with block feet and pierced brass carrying handles; with key and detached key escutcheon L65cm
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Condition Grade: 1 - Excellent: A lot in excellent condition with no damage (this item could be used or new).2 - Good: A lot in good condition, possibly with slight wear commensurate with age or minor restoration.3 - Fair/Good: A lot in fairly good condition but possibly with some wear, damage or restoration.4 - Fair: A lot likely in need of some restoration or not in working order.5 - Poor: A lot with heavy wear or damage and not fit for purpose, in need of full restoration or to be broken for parts.0 - N/A: 3 - Fair/Good: A lot in fairly good condition but possibly with some wear, damage or restoration.Movement lacking one end panel, repeat lever and stop/start lever and mechanism. Does wind-up and play and automatically move on to next air. Overall appearance and sound is good - just incomplete.
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