Late 19th century, interior lithograph label marked "P.V.F / St. Croix / (Swisse)," offering a list of twelve Zither airs, the 13-inch musical cylinder with single comb stamped with serial no. "4430" and "12" to bed plate, engraved in script PVF twice to comb cover, presented beneath a hinged glass panel, within a rectangular rosewood veneered case with lid featuring musical instrument marquetry and linear border inlays.

Case 5 3/4 x 22 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.

From the Collection of Professor Roberto Severino, Washington, D.C.

Some scattered marks and scratches to case; light verdigris and potting to metal; comb appears intact and was playing during review.