21st Feb, 2024 10:00
Country House Sale
90
Music box in a hardwood case
Swiss, engraved with the monogram 'BAB' and numbered '16562' and '5' the interior label reading 'Douze Airs' with a list of the 'Douze Airs' (twelve tunes) underneath, with decorative brass handles in the form of flowers and foliage, label to the underneath reading 'A.W.Z No. 3369', approximately 74.5cm wide x 25.5cm deep x 16.5cm high
Sold for £120
Estimated at £80 - £120
Music box in a hardwood case
Swiss, engraved with the monogram 'BAB' and numbered '16562' and '5' the interior label reading 'Douze Airs' with a list of the 'Douze Airs' (twelve tunes) underneath, with decorative brass handles in the form of flowers and foliage, label to the underneath reading 'A.W.Z No. 3369', approximately 74.5cm wide x 25.5cm deep x 16.5cm high
Currently running but cannot guarantee in working order. With water damage/staining. With evidence of potential old woodworm. With signs of wear consistent with age and use. The interior label with foxing. Numbers have been painted on the underneath. The underneath has been written on. Evidence of wood sap to the underneath. Without key.
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Auction: Country House Sale, 21st Feb, 2024
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Monday 19th February 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 20th February 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 21st February 9am -10am
