$1,422
12-Air Organ Musical Box Attributed to Bremond, Switzerland, Serial no. 9094, c. 1866, the rosewood veneered box with marquetry inlay on lid and front, hinged lid with Parkins and Gotto, Oxford Street, London tune sheet listing selections by Rossini, Verdi, Strauss and others inside, 19-in. cylinder, dual 30 tooth combs, 18 note reed section, fret board backed with fabric and lever wind stamped with serial number 9094 , ht. 11, wd. 30, dp. 13 1/2 in. minor lifting on banded veneer, organ section a bit weak sounding, otherwise box plays well.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-07-16