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Cylinder Musical Box

late 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cylinder musical box in a case probably of rosewood, with marquetry shell motif inlaid on the lid. Ten airs including 'Scots Wha Ha'e wi Wiallace Bled' and excerpts from Verdi's 'Il trovatore'. Stamped on operating lever: S.T.F., Fabrique en Geneve, 1364.


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Brief description
Cylinder musical box in a case probably of rosewood, with a marquetry shell motif inlaid on the lid. Swiss, ca. late 19th century.
Physical description
Cylinder musical box in a case probably of rosewood, with marquetry shell motif inlaid on the lid. Ten airs including 'Scots Wha Ha'e wi Wiallace Bled' and excerpts from Verdi's 'Il trovatore'. Stamped on operating lever: S.T.F., Fabrique en Geneve, 1364.
Dimensions
  • Cylinder length: 15.125in
Credit line
Purchase made possible through the gift of an anonymous benefactor.
Collection
Accession number
W.124-1975

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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