A Swiss Three Bell and Percussion Cylinder Music Box

Late 19th century, faux grained and rosewood case featuring ornate marquetry instrument and swag inlays to the hinged lid and obverse panels, opening to single comb instrument with 7 1/4 in. cylinder, with three bells and percussion, all under a hinged glass panel, operated by a manual side crank arm to the left, with stop/start and change/repeat lever to the right, retaining period printed tune card to the lid.

9 1/2 x 20 x 12 in.

Instrument winds and plays at the time of examination but needs servicing; all comb teeth intact; some scratches and surface soiling; tune card with tears; old soldering repair to percussion mallets and later acrylic batter head to drum; later fastener to center bell; later glass and taped glazing.

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