Music Box

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Artist/Maker	Mermod Freres (makers)
Place of origin	Switzerland (made)

'Stella' table model musical box, serial number 50974 stamped on the matching table with the drawer for discs. Walnut case with floral marquetry lid. The discs have no projections. This model was widely praised for the beauty of its bell-like tones.

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Categories	Music Musical Instruments
Object type	Music box
Parts	This object consists of 3 parts. Musical Box Drawer Key
Materials and techniques	Walnut Walnut Wood Marquetry
Brief description	'Stella' table model musical box by the Mermod Freres. Swiss, 1895-1900.
Physical description	'Stella' table model musical box, serial number 50974 stamped on the matching table with the drawer for discs. Walnut case with floral marquetry lid. The discs have no projections. This model was widely praised for the beauty of its bell-like tones.
Dimensions	Approx; box only height: 29cm Approx; box only width: 60cm Approx; box only depth: 46cm Approx; stand only height: 76cm Approx; stand only width: 66cm Approx; stand only depth: 60cm
Credit line	Purchase made possible through the gift of an anonymous benefactor.
Collection	Furniture and Woodwork Collection
Accession number	W.55:1, 2-1975

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Record created	June 24, 2009
Record URL	https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O322078/music-box-mermod-freres/

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