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MERMOD FRERES SUBLIME HARMONIE INTERCHANGEABLE CYLINDER MUSIC BOX & THREE CYLINDERS. Serial number 18321. Beautiful walnut case with large inlay on lid; 6-1/2″ x 14″ depicting musical instruments, leaves, flowers and very detailed border with a 2″ x 9″ colorful decal on the front of the box. String inlay on top and front, ebony moldings and interior as well as an ivory escutcheon for the key. Two original tune cards listing six tunes each, double spring motor has great tone. Also included is an original box containing the extra cylinders. SIZE: 35″ w x 13-1/2″ d x 9″ t. Storage box is 22″ w x 13″ d x 5″ t. CONDITION: Mechanism is an old restoration, sounds great, could use a little cleaning up. Nickel is very good. Case has original finish, quite nice with a little wear and a couple small dings on the front and left side of lid. There is some very fine blue paint spatter on the lid. There is also a small patch of veneer missing on the right corner of lid (1/2″ x 3/4″). Box with extra cylinders has been refinished and has a repaired split across the top lid. 1-11443 (2,500-3,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2011 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. |