Steinbach Muisc Box with Thoren Movement and Original Box
This Steinbacher music box features a woman and two kids playing stringed instruments for a baby in front of a trellis with roses. It's in very good condition with one tiny crack in it. It has thoren's movement. A sticker says made in Switzerland. The original box is in good condition with some minor blemishes / fading. One piece of the top flayed and had been glued.
Box is Approximately 7 inches x 7 inches standing 8 inches tall. The music device is about 5 and a half inches in diameter.
Inherited
Yes
Hi Stephen,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
This is a charming thing; sadly, Steinbach music boxes have a fairly modest following at auction and most that have sold recently are selling for less than $100; ones with just one figure typically bring less than $50.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage Steinbach Music Box
20th Century
The stencil-decorated wooden box housing a nursery scene figural group, with Thoren movement
8 inches tall, width 7 inches; depth 7 inches
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition, retains original box
PROVENANCE: inherited
$50-75*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto
No, I'm good. I don't see where I ask for additional information - if you're referring to the line "Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination,..." that just means that the appraisal is based on what you've told me and what I can see in the photo. Examining an object sometimes reveals more depth of information but I can tell enough to do the appraisal.
Thanks, Delia. I appreciate you getting back to me so quickly. Flagging that the first sentence of your response says that you need more info. What other info can I get you?