A few examples of appraisal values for
NICOLE FRERE

• SWISS MUSIC BOX BY NICOLE FRÈRES, GENEVA LATE
  SWISS MUSIC BOX BY NICOLE FRÈRES, GENEVA LATE 19TH CENTURY the 8 inch brass cylinder playing four airs, stamped '42809', the comb stamped 'Nicole Freres', with original tune card to the lid, in a walnut, ebonised and grain painted case numbered to the base, serial number 'No. 42809 / 2314'40cm wide, 13cm high, 18cm deep
• NICOLE FRERES SIX-AIRE CYLINDER MUSIC
  NICOLE FRERES SIX-AIRE CYLINDER MUSIC BOX 19th c., Switzerland, 11-inch brass cylinder and single steel comb, maple case, stamped Nicole Freres a Geneve, and 30082, paper label to lid with music selection, 5"h x 17.5"l x 7"w
• NICOLE FRERES PENNY-IN-THE-SLOT UPRIGHT
  NICOLE FRERES PENNY-IN-THE-SLOT UPRIGHT POLYPHONA Nicole Frres penny-in-the-slot upright polyphon Leipzig, Germany late 19th century Playing on twenty-four and one half inch discs, the upper case with applied paper label to inside inscribed NICOLE FRŽRES, LTD and brass plaque to the side inscribed Drop a Penny in the slot Nicole Frres-Leipzig., raised on an associated wood cupboard, together with twelve discs. height of polyphone 39 3/4in (101cm); height overall 73 1/4in (186cm)
• NICOLE FRERES CASED POLYPHONE/DISKSwith
  NICOLE FRERES CASED POLYPHONE/DISKSwith partial Nicole Freres interior label. Ten unlabeled discs included. 5 3/4" high, 9 3/4" wide, 10 1/4" long. Fading to case, veneer splintering, losses; operates, but not to full capacity. Provenance: Property from a FairfieldCounty Estate. Condition: Auction buying is wholesale and not the same as retail store or retail internet buying. There are no returns based on condition. Our auction items are mostly vintage, mostly from estates, and are not in perfect condition. The items are sold "as is", and we are acting as agents, not as principals. Accordingly, prospective buyers are entirely responsible for determining the physical condition of lots prior to and as a condition to bidding. Bidders are obligated to determine their level of interest in and value of the items based solely on their own review. To assist prospective bidders in this endeavor, we offer in person open-house preview days prior to the auction, and also provide written condition reports in response to emailed requests submitted to condition@woodburyauction.com at least two days prior to the auction. The printed catalog lot information is a best efforts presentation of our opinion, rendered on a time-sensitive schedule, and is provided for guidance only, without legal obligation, and does not constitute a "statement of fact". The absence of condition statements in a lot catalog entry does not mean that the item is in perfect condition or is without defects. Please understand that our duty is to present the items fairly for bidder consideration and that the bidder's duty is to make independent investigation of the condition of items before bidding.
• NICOLE FRERES CYLINDER EIGHT TUNE MUSIC
  NICOLE FRERES CYLINDER EIGHT TUNE MUSIC BOXSwiss, 19th century, works stamped "Nicole Freres A Geneve" and "36724", single cylinder and comb, mounted in inlaid wood case, hinged lid with label underside "8 Airs/Gamme No. 1558/.../No. 36724/Fabrique de Nicole Freres", removable wood framed glass panel, hinged side panel opening to winding mechanism, with winder key, 5 x 20-1/4 x 6-7/8 in. Provenance: From a Private Collection Assembled in Spain and Britain from the 1960s through the 1980s Condition: interior glass with some surface dirt and accretion, some staining to plaque at lid underside, case with some scratches and light wear, in partial working order at time of inspection (ruby has been realigned since box was photographed, box plays but fan periodically stops spinning while playing - box may need further adjustment and/or repairs in order to play consistently)
• COLORFULLY INLAID BOULLE MUSIC BOX BY
  COLORFULLY INLAID BOULLE MUSIC BOX BY NICOLE FRERES: Serial #31971, 3.25'' x 12.125'' cylinder. Rosewood case with inlaid brass and enamel. 12 song player. Approx. 6.5'' h x 20.5'' l x 9'' w. CONDITION: Scattered loss of inlay, 2 sections of loss at left side of case. Currently working. No key to open side access panel. No signs of insect damage, but has been treated as a preventative.
• A NICOLE FRèRES GENEVE SWISS MUSIC
  A NICOLE FRèRES GENEVE SWISS MUSIC BOXA Nicole Frères Geneve Swiss music box, Fourth-Quarter 19th Century Marked: Nicole Freres / Geneve / 46637 or 46632; Comb further marked twice: Nicole Freres The spring driven mechanism plays one of eight airs with a fixed winding lever on the left, on the right there are the two operating levers, the lid of the box with floral marquetry veneer and music motif, the music box together with corresponding table that hold the additional airs on either side of a sliding writing drawer, 2 items Overall: 41" H x 56" W x 30.5" D Dimensions: Overall: 41" H x 56" W x 30.5" D
• SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOX ON MATCHING
  SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOX ON MATCHING STANDSWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOX ON MATCHING STAND, attributed to Nicole Freres, Swiss, 19th century, each of six 13" interchangeable brass cylinders play six overtures on a single 13" comb, the lift-top burl walnut case and table with ebonized borders, the five extra cylinders stored inside the frieze drawer. Dimensions: 38"H x 41"L x 21.5"D.
• SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOX ON STAND, ATTRIBUTED
  SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOX ON STAND, ATTRIBUTED TO NSWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOX ON STAND, attributed to Nicole Freres, Swiss, 19th century, each of six 13" interchangeable brass cylinders plays six overtures on a single 13" comb, the lift-top burl walnut case and table with ebonized borders, the five extra cylinders stored inside the frieze drawer. Dimensions: 38"H x 41"L x 21.5"D. Provenance: The Estate of Robert Green, 2005 - 2020; O'Gallerie lot #758, September, 2005, $9000.
• NICOLE FRERES SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOXstamped
  NICOLE FRERES SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOXstamped serial number 40099, with paper song card listing six airs and also numbered 40099; in inlaid rosewood case, with crank; Condition: two teeth damaged; plays; the cylinder 11 inches wide; the case 18 inches wide; 6 1/2 inches deep; 4 3/4 inches high Condition:
• NICOLE FRERES SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOXsigned;
  NICOLE FRERES SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOXsigned; serial number 23183; with six-air song card, in a marquetry-inlaid case with rosewood finish; the cylinder 10 3/4" wide; Condition: in working condition; teeth intact; the case 18 inches wide; 6 3/4 inches deep; 5 inches high Condition:
• NICOLE FRERES CYLINDER MUSIC BOXAntique
  NICOLE FRERES CYLINDER MUSIC BOXAntique Swiss Mahogany and Ebonized Cylinder Music Box, late 19th c., Nicole Freres, Geneva, 12 aires, cylinder dia. 3 in., h. 6 3/4 in., w. 21 1/2 in., d. 8 3/4 in
• 18K Swiss quarter hour repeater, OF
  18K Swiss quarter hour repeater, OF key wind with cuvette engraved (En Pierre) Echappement A Cylinder, Quatre trous en rubis , parachute et compensateur, Nicole Freres A Geneva, (In Stone) A Cylinder Escapement, Four Ruby Holes, Parachute and Compensator, Nicole Freres A Geneve), case stamped DH, clean dial with small spot of wear at 3 o'clock, screw loose at 9 o'clock, includes key, running at time of testing, not intended as a warranty, 47mm, small eagle engraved at back of case, 47.3 DWT, testing 18K
• Y NICOLE FRERES ROSEWOOD CASED CYLINDER
  Y NICOLE FRERES ROSEWOOD CASED CYLINDER MUSIC BOX DATED 1863 the 9.5 inch cylinder playing three airs, labelled on a card, stamped NICOLE FRERES A GENEVE/ 26198, barrel no. 90644.5cm wideProvenance: Property of Shakerley family, baronets of Somerford ParkNote: Please be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside Great Britain, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit https://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/
• Y SWISS NICOLE FRÈRES 11 INCH CYLINDER
  Y SWISS NICOLE FRÈRES 11 INCH CYLINDER MUSIC BOX LATE 19TH CENTURY the lever wind movement playing 8 airs, stamped serial number 47111, G/No. 3018, and Registration No. R-6278, in a rosewood and ebonised case with gryphon and urn marquetry56cm wide, 14cm high, 22cm deepNote: Please be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside Great Britain, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit https://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/
• A 19th Century Swiss ''Six Air'' musical
  A 19th Century Swiss ''Six Air'' musical box No. 42029 by Nicole Freres of Geneva with 11ins cylindrical and single piece steel comb contained in rosewood rectangular case the top inlaid with floral marquetry and with ebonised mouldings 20.25ins x 9ins x 6ins high (in fully restored condition)
• NICOLE FRERES SWISS INLAID CYLINDER
  NICOLE FRERES SWISS INLAID CYLINDER MUSIC BOX: The single comb components were made by the renowned Geneva firm of Nicole Freres. Marked A GENEVA (Switzerland) with a stamped number 39136. The case is of fine inlaid rosewood case is marked Hime & Son Liverpool & Birkenhead. It has three controls on the end of the box within a door that opens on the left end. One control is an on / off lever. The second is to select a repeat of the last song or switch to continuous play of the 6 tunes / airs. The third selects continuous play or stop after playing the six songs. This is the end where the spring is wound with a key which is included. Measures 5'' x 18 1/2'' x 7''.CONDITION: Currently running however not guaranteed to continue. Note minor scratches to case.