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Lecoultre Freres, serial no. 14432

Cylinder Musical Box
ca. 1880s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cylinder musical box in a case of plain walnut, playing six popular airs with one winding key. The serial number, 11432, is stamped very small in the top left of the bedplate, and the initials are stamped in the left side of the bedplate. There are cheese head comb screws and case screws.

Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Winding Key
  • Cylinder Musical Box
TitleLecoultre Freres, serial no. 14432 (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Cylinder musical box by the Lecoultre Freres, in a case of plain walnut, playing six popular airs. Switzerland, ca. late 19th century.
Physical description
Cylinder musical box in a case of plain walnut, playing six popular airs with one winding key. The serial number, 11432, is stamped very small in the top left of the bedplate, and the initials are stamped in the left side of the bedplate. There are cheese head comb screws and case screws.
Dimensions
  • Cylinder length: 10.5in
Credit line
Purchase made possible through the gift of an anonymous benefactor.
Collection
Accession number
W.130A-1975

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Record createdOctober 26, 2005
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