An eight air cylinder musical box with three tuned bells, circa 1885,
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An eight air cylinder musical box with three tuned bells,
circa 1885,
Ser. No. 431,
the eight air movement on cast reeded bedplate with tune indicator, plated bells with decorative butterfly strikers and polychrome leaf finials, the walnut case has a simple three line decoration to the lid, original case key, cylinder 6½in. (16cm.), the case 18in. (46cm.).
Sold for £437 inc. premium

Category: Collectibles / Mechanical Music

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