Black Forest Carved and Inlaid Walnut Musical Chair

Switzerland, late 19th century, concealed within the seat is a Swiss cylinder single comb music box activating when sat upon, retaining period paper labels including a printed scene after Johan Ludwig (Louis) Bleuler (Swiss, 1792-1850) depicting the Laufen Castle by the Rhine Falls, the seat and back decorated with inlaid and painted Alpine stag pictorial scene cartouches surrounded by inlaid floral borders, ornate pierced seat back carved with C-scrolls issuing oak leaf and acorn motifs, raised on carved cabriole legs.

36 1/2 x 17 x 15 in.

From the Collection of Wade Woodleif, Henderson, North Carolina

A few minor age cracks, surface scratches and stains; some small areas of inlay loss; musical movement is operational when sitting on the chair, would benefit from cleaning.