1990s Reuge Handmade Swiss Music Box, Plays Memory

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Stunning 36 note music box by the world-renowned company, Reuge. Swiss made works of art, handmade with incredible detail. The … Read more Stunning 36 note music box by the world-renowned company, Reuge. Swiss made works of art, handmade with incredible detail. The art you see on the lid is inlaid with different types of wood. Burl wood, mahogany, walnut, and cherry were commonly used. Velvet lined interior. Brass footed, rectangular shape. The original key is sadly no longer with the box, however there is a dial to wind it on the bottom, and it works perfectly!
It plays Memory by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Made in the 1990s as part of their Romance collection. Original stickers on the bottom.
It measures 11 5/8" wide, 5 3/8" deep, and 2.75" tall

Here is an excerpt from the Reuge website:
With a rich heritage spanning over 150 years, Manufacture Reuge stands as the last remaining manufacturer to possess and cherish a unique expertise in the realm of mechanical music.

Crafting a single music box movement is truly a labor of love. It involves an intricate process that takes nearly three months of meticulous work and relies on the skills of artisans who are among the few in the world with such rare talents. Many of these craftspeople have over three decades of experience, pouring their passion into every step of creation. Their unwavering dedication breathes life and soul into each masterpiece. See less