A 'Mandoline-Piccolo' musical box, playing six airs, by F. Conchon,
circa 1880,
Ser. No. 5198,
with single-spring motor, mandoline teeth in groups of four across 2/3rds of the two-section comb, zither attachment, on reeded gilt cast bedplate in ebonised interior under dustlid, coloured tunesheet (loose, damage), in rich burr-yew panelled veneered case, with the domed lid bearing central mother-of-pearl and brass boss, triple panel stringing, repeated to front and sides, gilt brass carrying handles - 24in. (61cm) wide, the cylinder 13in. (33cm)
Ser. No. 5198,
with single-spring motor, mandoline teeth in groups of four across 2/3rds of the two-section comb, zither attachment, on reeded gilt cast bedplate in ebonised interior under dustlid, coloured tunesheet (loose, damage), in rich burr-yew panelled veneered case, with the domed lid bearing central mother-of-pearl and brass boss, triple panel stringing, repeated to front and sides, gilt brass carrying handles - 24in. (61cm) wide, the cylinder 13in. (33cm)
Sold for
£1,250
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Condition: G(OW) II 3
Category: Collectibles / Mechanical Music
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