£6,000 - £8,000
19th Century walnut and ebonised orchestra, cylinder musical box, by T. Greiner, Geneva (Rivenc & Co. Successeurs) the movement with eight interchangeable brass cylinders, five steel combs, drum, seven bells and castanets with organ below (not currently functioning), the figured walnut and ebonised case with two drawers below, housing the cylinders, together with the original tune sheet (48 tunes) and instructions for the change of the cylinders, signed to the central bell and dated 1867, and with a label for Rivenc & Co. to the hinged inner lid, 117cms wide
General wear and tear commensurate with age the case, casters are modern replacements, the mechanism winds, runs and plays with the exception of the organ feature. Serial No. 12863
Fees apply to the hammer price:
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24% inc VAT*
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27.6% inc VAT*
