A late musical box playing eight airs, by Nicole Freres,
circa 1890,
Ser. No. 52222,
Gam. No. 5026
L. No. 42,
with small double-spring motor, stamped single-section comb on reeded cast gilt bedplate in ebonised interior with the Nicole retailer's transfer, in grained case with rosewood veneered lid bearing flowers-in-basket inlay, strung border - 18.1/2in. (47cm), the cylinder 8.1/8in. (20.5cm)
Ser. No. 52222,
Gam. No. 5026
L. No. 42,
with small double-spring motor, stamped single-section comb on reeded cast gilt bedplate in ebonised interior with the Nicole retailer's transfer, in grained case with rosewood veneered lid bearing flowers-in-basket inlay, strung border - 18.1/2in. (47cm), the cylinder 8.1/8in. (20.5cm)
Sold for
£400
inc. premium
Category: Collectibles / Mechanical Music
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