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L'Epée No. 69536

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

Cylinder musical box in a case of zebrawood, with marquetry cornucopia on lid. The nickel plated cylinder has an original tunesheet and indicator, reading 'Cithere Tremolo' and 'Made in France'. It plays 8 airs of guitar tremolo zither including 'Only one girl' and 'La Traviata Waltz'. Serial number 69536.


Object details

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Object type
TitleL'Epée No. 69536 (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Cylinder musical box by L'Epée in a case of zebrawood, with marquetry cornucopia on lid, playing guitar tremolo zither of 8 airs. France, ca. late 19th century.
Physical description
Cylinder musical box in a case of zebrawood, with marquetry cornucopia on lid. The nickel plated cylinder has an original tunesheet and indicator, reading 'Cithere Tremolo' and 'Made in France'. It plays 8 airs of guitar tremolo zither including 'Only one girl' and 'La Traviata Waltz'. Serial number 69536.
Credit line
Purchase made possible through the gift of an anonymous benefactor.
Collection
Accession number
W.114-1975

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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