Gamme no.2187
Cylinder Musical Box
ca. late 19th century (made)
ca. late 19th century (made)
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13" cylinder musical box in a long, narrow case, with the lid inlaid with a honeysuckle design on an ebony ground. It plays eight popular tunes as follows: 'Charlie is my darling', 'Robin Adair', 'Blue Bells of Scotland', 'Braw Braw Lads', 'Campbells are coming', 'Auld Lang Sine', 'Old Aunt Sally', and 'Who'll buy Caller Herring'. There are three vertical levers on an inner brass plinth, with a lever winding mechanism.
Object details
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| Title | Gamme no.2187 (generic title) |
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| Brief description | Cylinder musical box by Nicole Freres, no.40412, Gamme no.2187, in a long, narrow case, the lid inlaid with a honeysuckle design on an ebony ground. Swiss, ca. late 19th century. |
| Physical description | 13" cylinder musical box in a long, narrow case, with the lid inlaid with a honeysuckle design on an ebony ground. It plays eight popular tunes as follows: 'Charlie is my darling', 'Robin Adair', 'Blue Bells of Scotland', 'Braw Braw Lads', 'Campbells are coming', 'Auld Lang Sine', 'Old Aunt Sally', and 'Who'll buy Caller Herring'. There are three vertical levers on an inner brass plinth, with a lever winding mechanism. |
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| Credit line | Purchase made possible through the gift of an anonymous benefactor. |
| Object history | Last recorded at Osterley Park House |
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| Accession number | W.104-1975 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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