Jean Billon Haller, a Swiss ten air musical box, c.1890/1900, stamped SWISS MADE, numbered 895 to the arm and movement, 42 tooth single piece comb, zither attachment, speed control, lyre-shaped change/repeat, combined spring-barrel clamp and stop/play control, "Put a penny in a slot" to the right, JB trademark to the song sheet, also numbered 895 and no 24, in a rosewood veneered with central mother of pearl cartouche, case with glass inner lid, 59 x 31 x 20cm
We sold several wonderful musical boxes in one Auction in April 2021, the results can be found in our results listings. Lot 444 was the star of the show
Lecoultre and Falconnet Key wind Quatre overture musical box, rosewood and boxwood inlay, 2 section comb, the comb screws numbered 0-13, the base plate numbered 703, applied brass plaque forte piano, 1 ouverture du Chaval de Bronze, 2 Id de la Prison d'Edimbourg, 3 Id de la L'Estocq, 4 Id de Semiramide. Cylinder size 37cmx9cm Box size 57 x 23 x 17 cm. working as at 14/04/21
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The buyer was delighted with his purchase:
Dear sirs
I wish to inform you that my outstanding music box is arrived safely home.
All of us made a very fine job :
the Auctioneer witch accept this item and made a good video of it (the most important for an abroad buyer). After listening it, I know on what I was really bidding !
Murat from Mailboxes who take care with a very fine crafting that gives 100% garanty. Thank you also to have respected my 3 asked safety points.
and last, Me, witch pay all the invoices on time !
Thanks a lot
With my very kind regards
Hammer £27,000