A Mandoline-Expressive Zither musical box playing six airs, by Paillard Vaucher et fils,
circa 1885,
Ser. No. 13713,
single-spring motor, mandoline teeth in groups of up to four across 2/3rds of the single-section comb, full length PVF zither attachment, in ebonised interior under dustlid, in burr-walnut veneered case, the slight domed lid with diamond inlay repeated to front, side carrying handles - 22in. (56cm) wide, the cylinder 11in. (28cm)
Ser. No. 13713,
single-spring motor, mandoline teeth in groups of up to four across 2/3rds of the single-section comb, full length PVF zither attachment, in ebonised interior under dustlid, in burr-walnut veneered case, the slight domed lid with diamond inlay repeated to front, side carrying handles - 22in. (56cm) wide, the cylinder 11in. (28cm)
Sold for
£1,562
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Condition: G II 2
Category: Collectibles / Mechanical Music
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