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Monrovia, CA 91016
United States
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Jan 19, 2016 - Jan 20, 2016
Late 19th/early 20th century, inscribed signature verso ''Nam Greb'' for maker Franz Bergman and stamped ''Made in Austria'', in the form of a closed tent with Cupid figure, Cupid's quiver of arrows acting as a lever which, when engaged, strikes up a music box function and opens the tent flaps to reveal an amorous couple within an illuminated Louis XV-style interior, plays 3 tunes, with key, 12.75'' H x 6.5'' W x 6.75'' D, est: $8000/10,000
Overall good condition, with general marks, scratches, darkening and rubbed wear to paint commensurate with age. Previously drilled and re-wired; wiring runs partially through signature. Lacking interior mirror. Winds and plays.