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FRENCH MUSIC BOX

• FRENCH INLAID MUSIC BOXCondition:
  FRENCH INLAID MUSIC BOXCondition: music plays and roll turns; no guarantees to other mechanical condition 22 1/2 inches wide; 9 inches deep; 5 1/2 inches high Condition:
• FRENCH CYLINDER MUSIC BOXFRENCH
  FRENCH CYLINDER MUSIC BOXFRENCH CYLINDER MUSIC BOX, Jerome Thibouville-Lamy & Cie, Mirecourt & Paris, France, 19th century, playing 8 airs on single 10.75" comb. Closed case dimensions: 6.75"H x 19.75"W x 10.5"D.
• A French Glass and Gilt Bronze
  A French Glass and Gilt Bronze Mounted Music Box the cylindrical box having a frosted and molded glass lid depicting two mythological figures opening to a felt lined interior having gilt bronze mounts throughout. Height 3 3/4 x diameter 3 3/4 inches.
• A late 19th century French
  A late 19th century French pressed tortoiseshell music box containing an erotic automaton approx. 11 x 7 x 4 cm in fitted box.
• French bird in cage music box 11"
  French bird in cage music box 11" h. ?
• A musical boîte à miniature, French
  A musical boîte à miniature, French 1819-1839, rectangular, the lid set with a miniature of the Tuileries on ivory, within a gilt-metal frame, the musical movement concealed by a horn cover, mother of pearl washers, illegible maker's mark, bird's head control mark; together with a plain tortoiseshell example with silver-gilt mounts, maker's mark JGV in a vertical lozenge, 9.2cm wide
• FRENCH MUSIC BOXwith marquetry
  FRENCH MUSIC BOXwith marquetry top Condition: working condition unknown 19 3/4 inches wide; 8 1/4 inches deep; 5 3/4 inches high Condition:
• French Single Comb Cylinder Music
  French Single Comb Cylinder Music Boxcirca 1900 the mechanism under the glass lid also includes three bells and a tune selector for eight pieces of music; the case is painted black its lid inlaid with a book-matched veneer incorporating a string border the lid's underside retains a printed list of selections. 7.5 x 19.5 x 10.5 in.Paint chips along the edges; scuffs from use; one tooth on the comb is broken; the machine plays however would benefit from cleaning and adjustment.
• FRENCH SINGING BIRD MUSIC
  FRENCH SINGING BIRD MUSIC BOXDESCRIPTION: A French singing bird music box. Features an ornate gilt metal bird cage designed foundation with floral reliefs. Further designed with a center perched signing bird and wind up mechanism underneath. Marked: "Made In France" CIRCA: 20th Cent. ORIGIN: France DIMENSIONS: H: 11.5" x D: 6.5" CONDITION: Not in working condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• MUSIC BOX. Switzerland late
  MUSIC BOX. Switzerland late 19th century. Longue Marche ten tune cylinder music box in a faux rosewood case with floral inlay. 9.5''h. 28''w. 14''d.
• Music box necessaire, shaped as
  Music box necessaire, shaped as miniature pianoforte, figured English walnut with brass bosses around side and turned ebonized legs, probably British, mid 19th century, music box in working order with key, 6 x 11-3/4 x 7-1/2 in., includes mother-of-pearl implements, perfume, thimble and etched Chinese whist markers. Lacking three teeth and slightly out of register, hinges repaired, lacking one set of scissors and tweezers, wear to one foot.
• Music box; Swiss movement, six
  Music box; Swiss movement, six tunes, box inlaid with rectangular bands and musical instruments. Paper label with cherubic band, Testu & Massin, Paris. 5"H x 12 1/2"W x 6 1/2"D. Slight wear on case, two damaged teeth.
• A Mahogany and Burl Wood Veneer
  A Mahogany and Burl Wood Veneer with Bone Ivory Inlay Jewelry/Music Box France dated 1912 Rectangular shape casket with hinged lid revealing a covered compartment with music mechanism and open compartment with felt lining for jewelry; raised on four brass ball feet. Marked with "Made in France" and inscribed with "France 1912 Bill Harvey" on the bottom. Measures apprx. 3-1/2"T x 8-3/4"L x 6"W.
• 19C JACOT'S MERMOD FRERES SWISS 8
  19C JACOT'S MERMOD FRERES SWISS 8 AIRE MUSIC BOX Switzerland,19th CenturyCylinder music box inlaid with a lyre and sheet music on top of the lid and a list of songs decorated with cherubs on the lid's underside.
• Antique Fabrique de Geneve Swiss
  Antique Fabrique de Geneve Swiss Music Box with Clock 9.5''x25''x14''. It plays eight songs with a 13'' cylinder and nine graduated bells. Excellent working order with no missing teeth on comb. Marquetry inlaid and ebonized walnut case. Some wear to case exterior. Overall excellent condition. 19th century.
• FRENCH NAPOLEON III PERIOD CIGAR
  FRENCH NAPOLEON III PERIOD CIGAR CADDY MUSIC BOXFrench Napoleon III period cigar caddy music box, late 19th c., scallop-shaped ebonized box, with gilt-metal mounts, turned finial opens six doors to reveal interior with metal ring supports, playing three airs, including Valse Bleue and Carmen Polka, raised on turned feet, approx 11.75"h, 7.25"w, 1.75lbs
• FRENCH CLOCK WITH AUTOMATON Late
  FRENCH CLOCK WITH AUTOMATON Late 19th century. Musical with birds.
• ANTIQUE FRENCH SIX AIRE CYLINDER
  ANTIQUE FRENCH SIX AIRE CYLINDER MUSIC BOXAntique French Six Aire Cylinder Music Box, marquetry and burlwood case, h. 7 in., w. 24 in., d. 10 in
• FRENCH GILT-BRONZE AND
  FRENCH GILT-BRONZE AND BLUE-GROUND ENAMEL BIRD MUSIC BOX The oval hinged lid with courting couple lever-released to reveal a pop-up bird on pierced grid the lattice sides with cherub and wreath mounts. 1 1/2 x 4 x 2 1/2 in. Estate of Katherine W. Mellon Stonington CT.
• LARGE PAILLARD MUSIC BOX & TABLE,
  LARGE PAILLARD MUSIC BOX & TABLE, FOUR CYLINDERSPaillard Interchangeable cylinder music box, Swiss, c.1890, the burlwood music box set in and removable from the matching single drawer table with ebonized turned supports, the table drawer and box with four approx 13.1/8"l cylinders, the top of the music box with mother of pearl accented inlaid cartouche, mechanics operate with a good tone, music box: approx 7.5"h, 34.75"w, 13"d, table: approx 28"h, 44.5"w, 25.5"d
• French Gadroon-Carved
  French Gadroon-Carved Beechwood-Mounted Tile Music Box, fourth quarter 19th century, of square form, featuring a French chateau and its garden, the reverse with a printed and handwritten paper retailer's label, w. 11", d. 11".
• Good Jerome Thiebouville-Lamy,
  Good Jerome Thiebouville-Lamy, Paris, Cased Cylinder Music Box, fourth quarter 19th century, the ebonized wooden case with an embossed brass plaque at the center of the facade identifying Monsieur Thiebouville-Lamy, the mechanism in working condition, h. 4-1/2", w. 11", d. 5-3/4".
• A 19th Century Mermod Freres
  A 19th Century Mermod Freres musical box with later Jacot safety check, fitted two cylinders each playing six airs with thirty-seven tooth comb, in a rosewood case with inlaid hinged cover, 52cm wide
• MUSIC BOX. Switzerland late
  MUSIC BOX. Switzerland late 19th century. Ten tune cylinder music box housed in a faux rosewood case. 6.25''h. 18.5''w. 9.25''d.
• *A Swiss Cylindrical Music Box
  *A Swiss Cylindrical Music Box Mermod Freres the rectangular marquetry decorated hinged lid opening to a cylinder and crank mechanism playing eight airs as listed on the tune sheet. Width overall 17 1/2 inches.
• PAIR OF EARLY FRENCH BRONZE
  PAIR OF EARLY FRENCH BRONZE SCULPTURES MUSIC BOXPair of Early French Bronze Sculptures Music Box Players
• MERMOD FRERES CYLINDER TABLETOP
  MERMOD FRERES CYLINDER TABLETOP MUSIC BOXSwiss, 19th century, faux grain painted case with floral bouquet, paper program on interior listing eight songs, with latches for "change/repeat" and "stop/play", 5-1/2 x 18 x 8-3/4 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Atlanta, Georgia Condition: chips and loss to paint, missing key, plays and fan works at time of inspection, slight losses to comb teeth, internal works may need inspection or repair
• SAINTE-CROIX, SWISS CYLINDER
  SAINTE-CROIX, SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOX Late 19th c., Switzerland, in rosewood and ebony case, 13" brass roller and steel comb, with eight aires, paper label for retailer Henry Gautschi and Sons, Philadelphia, 6"h x 22"l x 8"w
• MUSIC BOX. Switzerland late
  MUSIC BOX. Switzerland late 19th century rosewood. Case inlaid with polychrome vignettes and ebonized trim. Plays ten tunes and retains its original printed and handwritten music selection card. 6 1/2''h. 23''w. Plays but needs work. No pins or plucks missing or broken. Does not have key. Looks like an old stain in front (dark line). Inlay on front is partly faded (could be a replacement) and some is missing. Top board (lid) is cracked across entire length on inside but crack only shows 3'' on top of lid from right edge towards the center. Plays all 10 songs.
• SWISS CYLINDRICAL TEN-SONG INLAID
  SWISS CYLINDRICAL TEN-SONG INLAID MUSIC BOX Swiss, late 19th century. Ten-song cylinder music box, with mainly opera songs including selections from Georges Bizet's "Carmen" and Jacques Offenbach's "La Perichole", housed in a painted rosewood simulated wooden case with
• MUSIC BOX. Jacot's cylinder music
  MUSIC BOX. Jacot's cylinder music box playing ''Peerless Forte Piccolo''. Rosewood veneered case has floral and band inlay. 7'' h. 20'' w. 9 1/4'' d.
• FRENCH MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID
  FRENCH MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID BRONZE MUSIC BOX Late 19th c., cast with neoclassical motifs of cornucopia, anthemion and repeat leaf patterns, opening to a later mirrored interior, unmarked, 3.25"h x 8"l x 7.25"w
• A FRENCH SINGING BIRD AUTOMATONA
  A FRENCH SINGING BIRD AUTOMATONA French singing bird automaton, Late 19th/early 20th century Stamped to the underside of the cage: Made in France The kinetic music box with giltwood base and squared wire cage with a domed top, three feather-covered birds on faux foliate perches on the interior, along with a brass metal stand, 2 pieces Dimensions: With stand: 67.25" H x 20" W x 6.5" D
• Marquetry-Inlaid Music Box Swiss,
  Marquetry-Inlaid Music Box Swiss, attributed to Mermod Frer
• FRENCH MUSICAL SEWING BOX IN THE
  FRENCH MUSICAL SEWING BOX IN THE FORM OF A PIANO, 2ND Q...French Musical Sewing Box in the Form of a Piano, 2nd quarter of the 19th Century, rectangular mahogany case ornamented with gilt copper alloy mounts and inlaid keyboard; hinged top opens to disclose mirrored back above a fitted compartmental interior; the musical movement is concealed beneath a tray of mother of pearl sewing tools, etc., all raised on cast gilt metal paw feet Height 4.75 in. Width 12 in. Depth 7.25 in. Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• FRENCH GILT-BRONZE ENAMEL BIRD
  FRENCH GILT-BRONZE ENAMEL BIRD MUSIC BOX The oval hinged lid with courting couple lever-released to reveal pop-up bird the case with applied filigree work. 1 3/4 x 4 x 2 3/4 in. Estate of Katherine W. Mellon Stonington CT.