J. SCRIBER KEY WIND CYLINDER MUSIC BOX.

J. SCRIBER KEY WIND CYLINDER MUSIC BOX. Extremely rare maker and case style. Gamme #1297 and serial #30263, circa 1830, by J. Scriber of Geneva, Switzerland. The name J. Scriber is etched in the upper left corner of the bedplate and on the governor. The mechanism includes a left side door that opens to reveal the stop/start, change/repeat and technician’s levers. The solid brass bedplate holds an 11.5″ brass cylinder and 106-tooth musical comb which play six classical and popular songs, as shown in the original hand-written tune card. All housed in a solid walnut case with the front and top featuring a polychrome mixed wood inlay of flowers, leaves and scrolls. The sides have a similar design, and also has a centered ivory inlay. There is an inner glass lid, a winding key and compartment on the right. SIZE: 18″ l x 5″ h x 6-1/2″ d. CONDITION: Very good to excellent 1-9780 (2,500-3,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2009

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
	3178	$1,725.00	J. SCRIBER KEY WIND CYLINDER MUSIC BOX. Extremely rare maker and case style. Gamme #1297 and serial #30263, circa 1830, by J. Scriber of Geneva, Switzerland. The name J. Scriber is etched in the upper left corner of the bedplate and on the governor. The mechanism includes a left side door that opens to reveal the stop/start, change/repeat and technician’s levers. The solid brass bedplate holds an 11.5″ brass cylinder and 106-tooth musical comb which play six classical and popular songs, as shown in the original hand-written tune card. All housed in a solid walnut case with the front and top featuring a polychrome mixed wood inlay of flowers, leaves and scrolls. The sides have a similar design, and also has a centered ivory inlay. There is an inner glass lid, a winding key and compartment on the right. SIZE: 18″ l x 5″ h x 6-1/2″ d. CONDITION: Very good to excellent 1-9780 (2,500-3,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2009 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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