1162 : Nicole Freres, c. 1870
Antique 6 Bell Music Box by Nicole Freres of Geneva, c. 1870
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An excellent quality antique music box made by the prestigious firm of Nicole Freres in Geneva, Switzerland in c. 1870.
The movement features 6 bells struck by bird strikers and has been fully serviced to an excellent standard. This music box plays 8 tunes including The Blue Danube Waltz and William Tell Overture (shown in the video) with a very nice sound.
There is an 'Imhof & Mukle' reatailer's label on the interior, which is another indication that this is a very good quality box.
The case is also beautiful, veneered in rosewood with an inlay to the lid together with kingwood crossbanding.
Size:
Width: 26” / 66cm
Height: 9” / 23cm
Depth: 12” / 30cm