Decorative Arts & Design

September 2530, 2021
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LOT 489

Lot 489

Swiss Inlaid Rosewood Music Box, c.1870

Swiss Inlaid Rosewood Music Box, c.1870
Lot 489 Details
Swiss Inlaid Rosewood Music Box, c.1870

playing 8 ayres on an 11 inch barrel (condition noted)
6.25 x 20.5 x 8.5 in — 15.9 x 52.1 x 21.6 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $108
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Swiss Inlaid Rosewood Music Box, c.1870
  • Swiss Inlaid Rosewood Music Box, c.1870
  • Swiss Inlaid Rosewood Music Box, c.1870
  • Swiss Inlaid Rosewood Music Box, c.1870
  • Swiss Inlaid Rosewood Music Box, c.1870
  • Swiss Inlaid Rosewood Music Box, c.1870

CONDITION DETAILS

In poor condition. Case refinished and top shrunk, loss to stringing on front panel. Three teeth have been broken and restored with pins on the going barrel, which also has a serious and sloppy solder repair, and there are a few losses to the tips of some of the comb’s teeth. . Movement does work somewhat.

LOT 489
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.