£320
A 19TH CENTURY SWISS DRUM & BELLS MUSICAL BOX, playing ten airs on four bells with butterfly head strikes and drum, 23.5cm cylinder, the airs listed on a chromolithograph card to the inner lid, in a rosewood and satinwood inlaid case, 52cm wide x 30.5cm deep x 24cm high
There seems to be no damage to the teeth or the comb. There are possibly only 4-6 teeth on the drum missing or damaged. Winding seems to be fit for purpose. Drum and bells appear to work.
The start, stop, change and repeat function appear to work as designed.
Case: Walnut, appears original, historic woodworm to one side, which has been filled. Some inlay missing to the front. Knocks and scratches general to the top and side
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
24% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
27.6% inc VAT*