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Lot 498
Swiss Single Comb Cylinder Music Box
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Circa 1900, faux grain exterior with inlaid musical motif on the lid; the interior ebonized; the brass cylinder with 76 teeth and capable of playing ten tunes as listed on the lid's underside; ratchet-wound movement with Change/Repeat and Play/Stop controls

5.75 x 24 x 10 in.

Private NC Collection

The case with expected dings and paint losses from normal use; the tune list is secured with modern tape; all teeth on the cylinder are present; in playing order, however the Play/Stop control does not work. Overall good estate condition.