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