Mandoline Expression
Cylinder Musical Box
ca. 1890-1902 (made)
ca. 1890-1902 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
The object file states that this is an 'anachronistic' box, made ca. 1902 after Nicole Freres had ceased trading in Geneva. It makes use of a relatively early Gamme number and uses a Nicole Freres-stamped comb of an earlier age. The tune sheet is Brun's one with the 'world' trademark. As in keeping with boxes from this period, the case is London made and was possibly even assembled in London from all the remains of the stock-in-trade shipped over from Geneva. It plays four airs, Verdi, Donizetti and Meyerbeer, with one comb and a lever winding mechanism.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Mandoline Expression (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | |
| Brief description | Cylinder musical box by Nicole Freres, playing four airs entitled 'Mandoline Expression', serial no. 50792, Gamme no. 5175. Possibly made in London, ca. 1890-1902. |
| Physical description | The object file states that this is an 'anachronistic' box, made ca. 1902 after Nicole Freres had ceased trading in Geneva. It makes use of a relatively early Gamme number and uses a Nicole Freres-stamped comb of an earlier age. The tune sheet is Brun's one with the 'world' trademark. As in keeping with boxes from this period, the case is London made and was possibly even assembled in London from all the remains of the stock-in-trade shipped over from Geneva. It plays four airs, Verdi, Donizetti and Meyerbeer, with one comb and a lever winding mechanism. |
| Credit line | Purchase made possible through the gift of an anonymous benefactor. |
| Object history | Because of the late serial no. and the Gamme no., it is possible that the box and its cylinder were made in London. ca. 1890. Last recorded at Osterley Park House. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | W.106-1975 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
