This is a super qualty Large French Cylinder music box that plays 12 airs, in a Rosewod box. The Rosewood lid with Brass inlay, and the Box has a fantastic Patina. Inside is a cylinder device which is made from steel then tempered to produce a number of teeth varying in length from short to long. The teeth are plucked by pins set into a revolving cylinder. As each tooth is plucked it produces a musical note, and is under a lift-top glass lid. Crank arm is also inside the box to the left of the cylinder. This Music Box is in pristine condition and is not missing any pins or teeth. Music Boxes are rare and very rare in this condition.
Box Width 19.5" (50cm) Depth 8.5" (22cm) Height 7" (18cm)
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