SUPERB NICOLE FRERES'EXPRESSION' MUSIC BOX -plays 12 OPERATIC and POPULAR AIRS

  

Superb inlaid case with shaped moulded base and with beautifully crisp music played by a high quality mechanism, all restored to perfection. Here is your chance to own this antique music box by Nicole Freres, the finest maker of Swiss music boxes, dates from around 1870. Completely restored by a professional master craftsman to the highest standards as one can see and hear in the video. External dimensions 25 x 12 x 12 inches 64 x 30.5 X 30.5 cms. The musical movement starts and plays the twelve popular airs in a sparkling manner on a tuned steel comb.

Tunes are expressive and harp like in a very pleasing and mellow way. Both pinned cylinder and musical steel comb are in perfect order with no repairs past or present. The comb is perfectly in tune as can be seen below. Complete with original playlist, the programme has classical and popular tunes including operatic airs by Bellini, Donizetti and Verdi. The polished movement is housed in a veneered case which is in perfect condition. It has a moulded and ebonized base, superbly veneered and inlaid with an elaborate pattern on the front and the cushion form lid, with kingwood banding. Ideal as a decorative object for a collector, or as a conversation piece. Nicole Freres'Expression' music box C.

I use a shipper who gives an efficient and excellent service, they will professionally pack and arrange for dispatch via themselves or a recognized courier. POTENTIAL BUYERS OVERSEAS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT IMPORT DUTY ON THIS ITEM MAY HAVE TO BE PAID. I WILL NOT SEND OVERSEAS.