Cylinder Musical Box
after 1829 (made)
| Artist/Maker |
This music box has two combs and plays two overtures, 'La Muette de Portici' by Auber, and 'Guillaume Tell' by Rossini. The box has 'captain's trunk' flush-fitting side handles and special winding arrangements. The names of the overtures are inscribed on a cream sheet of paper inside the lid of the box.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Wood, brass and enamel |
| Brief description | Grand overture Piano forte musical box No.2777, in an ebonised case, inlaid with brass and enamel. |
| Physical description | This music box has two combs and plays two overtures, 'La Muette de Portici' by Auber, and 'Guillaume Tell' by Rossini. The box has 'captain's trunk' flush-fitting side handles and special winding arrangements. The names of the overtures are inscribed on a cream sheet of paper inside the lid of the box. |
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| Credit line | Purchase made possible through the gift of an anonymous benefactor. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | W.94-1975 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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