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THBA SWISS EBONIZED WOOD TRIMMED BURL WALNUT AND MAPLE INLAID MUSIC CYLINDER BOX, BY TROLL AND BAKER, GENEVA, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY,
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6116 Skyline Drive, Suite 1
Houston, TX 77057
United States
Simpson Galleries has been serving Houston’s need for the very best in antique sales venues for more than fifty years. Beginning in 1962, William Simpson started educating himself and others in the art of collecting fine antiques and art objects. Simpson Galleries' commitment to excellence and accur...Read more
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About Auction
LiveFeb 6, 2021
Fine Art & Antiques - featuring works from the estate of prominent collector David E. Brauer. Simpson Galleries online_auctions@simpsongalleries.com
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- Lot Description
A SWISS EBONIZED WOOD TRIMMED BURL WALNUT AND MAPLE INLAID MUSIC CYLINDER BOX, BY TROLL AND BAKER, GENEVA, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, the rectangular hinged lid centering a brass and mother-of-pearl inlaid lozenge form detail, composed of undulating floral vine within rosewood and ebony borders, enclosed by large panels of burled walnut and framed in ebony alternating tulipwood banding within conforming ebonized wood trim, over similarly inlaid sides and opening to an interior fitted with a burlwood framed glass window covering the polished brass and brushed steel music works, centering a music cylinder, length 19 1/2", diameter approximately 3", flanked by four sets of steel combs opposite ten staggered moiré style engraved domed bells surmounted by nicely detailed spread winged birds opposite bee form hammers before an interior brass plate engraved "TROLL & BAKER / GENEVA," within a hand crank handle on left side and two nickel plated levers "CHANGE/REPEAT" above "STOP/PLAY," on right side, beneath the interior lid attached with a printed and calligraphy inscribed paper label numbered 4831, titled "FABRIQUE DE GENEVE / Sublime Harmony Bells / 1 The Blue Danube Waltz Strauss, 2 Masamiello Overture Aubu, 3 Martha Aeh so fromm Flotow, 4 Fra Diavolo On yonder rock reclining Auber, 5 Freisch?tz Dureh die Walder, Arie Weber, 6 Norma March Bellini, 7 Il Travatore Stride la vampa Verdi, 8 Aida Finale & March Verdi / 8 Airs," raised on an ebonized wood stepped molding base on matching corner feet. Height: 12 1/2" Width: 39 1/2" Depth: 19"Very good restored condition, with expected surface buildup in areas, normal light scratches and dings throughout, age cracks, some fading, and expected light wear from use. The interior brass and steelworks are in good shape with very few tiny oxidized spots scattered about on the brass parts and a few tiny surface rust spots on the steel parts. Simpson Galleries does not guarantee music player mechanics, but this has been played for a few minutes and does so very well. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
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