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THBA SWISS TROLL & BAKER INTERCHANGEABLE CYLINDER MUSIC BOX ON STAND, GENEVA, LATE 19TH CENTURY,
Lot 455
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Simpson Galleries
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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Sep 25, 2021
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2021-09-25 10:00:00
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Including Fine Art, Works on Paper, Asian Antiques, Continental Furniture, European Decorative Arts, Jewelry, Contemporary Art, and Mid Century Modern Design. Simpson Galleries online_auctions@simpsongalleries.com
Including Fine Art, Works on Paper, Asian Antiques, Continental Furniture, European Decorative Arts, Jewelry, Contemporary Art, and Mid Century Modern Design. Simpson Galleries online_auctions@simpsongalleries.com
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- Lot Description
A SWISS TROLL & BAKER INTERCHANGEABLE CYLINDER MUSIC BOX ON STAND, GENEVA, LATE 19TH CENTURY, No. 6842, the rectangular box opening to an inner hinged glass lid covering the polished nickel plated mechanism centering six engraved bells with bird finials and baton strikers, over the tune indicator stamped "TROLL & BAKER / GENEVA," and left side "ANDANTE-PRESTO" indicator above a label titled "GEO. BAKER & CO. (Late / G. BAKER TROLL & Co) / MANUFACTURERS / GENEVA, SWITZERLAND," flanked by a hand winding lever left side, opposite "REPEAT/CHANGE, STOP/PLAY," switches right side; set within a polished ebonized wood rectangular case with hinged top mounted with bound reeding bronze trim over sides with conforming string line brass inlay, within crisply cast side handles stamped "K 6," above a molded base and set on an elegant Louis XV style ormolu mounted polished ebonized wood bonheur-du-jour form stand, with matching bound reeding trimmed top over a serpentine frieze drawer continuing string line details inlaid on a drop front face, opening to a fitted interior with six music cylinders numbered 7 through 12 and raised on refined cabriole legs, with hips centering nicely modeled bronzes of pierced scrolling rocaille and ending in foliate detailed cartouche sabots, height: 40 1/2", width: 37", depth: 26 1/4"; together with a pair of matching custom polished ebonized wood footed cases opening to fitted interiors with one enclosing three cylinders numbered 1, 4, and 6, the other case with three cylinders numbered 13,14,15, (twelve cylinders total), height: 4 1/2", width: 23 3/4", depth: 11". Provenance: Lacy and Helen Koonce, Sugar Land, TexasThe music mechanism appears to be in very good condition with some tiny oxidized spots scattered about, three music cylinders have surface buildup but nine have been wrapped in 1980 London newspapers and after partially unwrapping one we discovered it was best to leave them wrapped as it was in pristine sparkling condition. The Louis XV style Bonheur-du-Jour style case is beautifully constructed and in very good restored condition with nicely gilt bronzes and ebonized wood having but a few edge nicks and some light surface scratches. The music mechanism was cranked once and played. Simpson Galleries does not guarantee musical box mechanisms. 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."
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