Large antique Swiss Inlaid Music Box - 8 Airs - Genève. I cannot see any maker, however this looks to be a quality item with very nice inlaid top as photographed, possibly by.
L'Epée (as another kind eBayer has indicated). When I acquired this the little part that spins very quickly started to move and it did play for while, so it still seems to operate in some capacity. It looks to be in nice condition still, however there look to be 3 teeth on the steel comb (if that is the right terminology) which are broken / missing.
Also some old woodworm holes to a few areas around the base, these have been filled in at some stage. Base / bottom wood has an old shrinkage crack as photographed.
Main wood casing and lid has some marks / scores to commensurate with age / use. 20 wide, by 6 ¾ high by 6 ¾ deep.Unpacked so please note courier costs. I have included a number of photos and these probably describe the item better than I can and form part of the description. Everyone has different considerations when purchasing items and if you need any further information, please feel free to contact me and I will try to help. Basically what you see in the photos is what you will receive. I will also accept cash on collection.
Please note that if you pay by cheque your item will only be sent after the cheque has cleared. Parcelforce may also be used for larger and heavier items.Please note most of the items I sell are antique or vintage and as such have been around for many years, they will show signs of use & wear and whilst I will describe condition to the best of my ability, everyone has a different idea of condition. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me using the eBays message service and I will reply as soon as I can. I list items that have caught my eye and just because I like them.
There is no particular rhyme or reason, I simply try to find interesting and sometimes unique pieces that I think someone might like. I usually try to list new items on Sunday, Monday and Thursday evenings, so look out for new pieces each week and feel free to add me to your favorite sellers if anything takes your eye. I hope visiting eBayers enjoy at least some of my selections! The item "Large antique Swiss Inlaid Music Box 8 Airs Genève L'Epée" is in sale since Thursday, April 30, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectables\Household Collectables\Music Boxes". The seller is "priscus-collectables" and is located in Banbridge, Down. This item can be shipped worldwide.