An early ivory and mahogany musical snuffbox,
circa 1825,
Ser. No. unknown,
playing two airs, with 18-part section comb with teeth in groups of three, in ivory veneered mahogany case with diamond panel to lid, repeated band to base and plain underside, silver hinge, on small turned feet, start/stop and change/repeat buttons to front, no key - 3.5/8in. (9cm) wide, the cylinder 2.1/4in. (5.5cm)
Ser. No. unknown,
playing two airs, with 18-part section comb with teeth in groups of three, in ivory veneered mahogany case with diamond panel to lid, repeated band to base and plain underside, silver hinge, on small turned feet, start/stop and change/repeat buttons to front, no key - 3.5/8in. (9cm) wide, the cylinder 2.1/4in. (5.5cm)
Sold for
£1,062
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Condition: X II 2
Category: Collectibles / Mechanical Music
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