Antique Swiss Rosewood, Marquetry Inlay & Ebonized Cylinder Music Box C1890

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This antique Swiss cylinder music box, dating from approximately 1890, features a finely crafted rosewood case with marquetry inlay and … Read more This antique Swiss cylinder music box, dating from approximately 1890, features a finely crafted rosewood case with marquetry inlay and ebonized accents. The exterior of the box showcases intricate marquetry detailing on the lid and front panel, highlighting the rich grain of the rosewood. The front panel is adorned with a decorative brass escutcheon and two brass knobs, likely for winding or operating the mechanism. The interior reveals the musical movement, protected by a glass cover, displaying the cylinder and comb mechanism. This unsigned piece represents a classic example of late 19th-century Swiss musical automata, known for their precision engineering and decorative artistry.

Measures - 6.75"H x 22.25"W x 10"D See less