Nicole Freres, serial no. 45586
Cylinder Musical Box
late 19th century (made)
late 19th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Cylinder musical box in a rosewood case. The tune sheet has a blue border and is inscribed 'Wales and McCulloch importers of high class musical boxes'. There are 8 airs with an operatic programme including La Traviata, and the Soldier's Chorus. Gamme no. 2088. Lever winding mechanism with a ribbed bedplate, hinged central glass lid, and a brass plinth on the right.
Object details
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| Title | Nicole Freres, serial no. 45586 (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | |
| Brief description | Cylinder musical box by Nicole Freres in a case of rosewood, with marquetry motifs of musical instruments. Swiss, Geneva, late 19th century. |
| Physical description | Cylinder musical box in a rosewood case. The tune sheet has a blue border and is inscribed 'Wales and McCulloch importers of high class musical boxes'. There are 8 airs with an operatic programme including La Traviata, and the Soldier's Chorus. Gamme no. 2088. Lever winding mechanism with a ribbed bedplate, hinged central glass lid, and a brass plinth on the right. |
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| Credit line | Purchase made possible through the gift of an anonymous benefactor. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | W.139-1975 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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