EXCEPTIONAL RARE PAILLARD “DINNER” MODEL MUSIC BOX ON STAND.

Last quarter 19th century, Switzerland. The rectangular burled walnut case with mahogany cross-banding and ebonized borders fitted with the original fired machine with three combs and zither attachment and with five 18″ cylinders each playing six tunes. The case fitted to the original table base similarly inlaid raised on spool turned spiral twist tapering cylindrical legs terminating in cast lion’s mask holding a wooden ball foot. The table fitted with a single large drawer designed for storage of four cylinders, underside of the drawer with original Paillard stencil. *NOTE* Music box was purchased from Ruth Bornand Music Box Specialist in Pelham, New York, in 1979 and is briefly described in an article by Lynn Ames in the New York Times Sunday edition, August 19th, 1979. The music box has remained in the consignor’s family since that time. SIZE: 50″ h x 55-1/2″ w x 20-1/2″ d. CONDITION: Case and table with original surface with minimal and minor veneer loss, lid with very slight bow. All cylinders in very good condition as are the workings of the Paillard movement. 52010-1 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3069

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3069	$6,655.00	EXCEPTIONAL RARE PAILLARD “DINNER” MODEL MUSIC BOX ON STAND. Last quarter 19th century, Switzerland. The rectangular burled walnut case with mahogany cross-banding and ebonized borders fitted with the original fired machine with three combs and zither attachment and with five 18″ cylinders each playing six tunes. The case fitted to the original table base similarly inlaid raised on spool turned spiral twist tapering cylindrical legs terminating in cast lion’s mask holding a wooden ball foot. The table fitted with a single large drawer designed for storage of four cylinders, underside of the drawer with original Paillard stencil. NOTE Music box was purchased from Ruth Bornand Music Box Specialist in Pelham, New York, in 1979 and is briefly described in an article by Lynn Ames in the New York Times Sunday edition, August 19th, 1979. The music box has remained in the consignor’s family since that time. SIZE: 50″ h x 55-1/2″ w x 20-1/2″ d. CONDITION: Case and table with original surface with minimal and minor veneer loss, lid with very slight bow. All cylinders in very good condition as are the workings of the Paillard movement. 52010-1 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3069 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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EXCEPTIONAL RARE PAILLARD “DINNER” MODEL MUSIC BOX ON STAND.