1800's Hand Crank Music Box
07 March 2018
Description

Antique, 1800's ,solid wood,hand crank, self playing, cylinder that rotates to play music,hammers play bells, several songs, 27'x25'x12'

Provenance

Grandmother, West Virginia

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Maybe
Answered within about 1 hour
By Nora Curl
Mar 08, 00:06 UTC
Fair Market Value
$1,000 - $2,000 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

This is an antique late 19th century Swiss table top size carillon music box that plays by hand crank. A carillon is one that uses bell chimes. Usually these have a paper label affixed to the inside of the lid with a list of the names of the songs that can be played and the manufacturers name. This was likely produced by Harry Gautschi & Sons. The top is done in marquetry, or inlaid wood to make a floral design picture. There is visible condition issues to the veneer, which will be take in to consideration in the valuation.

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