Oratorio
Cylinder Musical Box
ca. 1880-1900 (made)
ca. 1880-1900 (made)
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Cylinder musical box, Oratorio No. 5161, with a double spring barrel, and speed regulator attached to the govenor. In a rosewood case with coloured marquetry decoration and one key to the lid. There is a lever winding mechanism, two combs stamped 'Nicole Freres', and eight airs on an original tune sheet.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Oratorio (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Rosewood with ivory escutcheon |
| Brief description | Cylinder musical box, Oratorio No. 5161 by the Nicole Frères, in a rosewood case with coloured marquetry decoration. Geneva, ca. 1880-1900. |
| Physical description | Cylinder musical box, Oratorio No. 5161, with a double spring barrel, and speed regulator attached to the govenor. In a rosewood case with coloured marquetry decoration and one key to the lid. There is a lever winding mechanism, two combs stamped 'Nicole Freres', and eight airs on an original tune sheet. |
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| Credit line | Purchase made possible through the gift of an anonymous benefactor. |
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| Accession number | W.101:1-1975 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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