Oratorio No. 44635
Cylinder Musical Box
late 19th century (made)
late 19th century (made)
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Cylinder musical box in a case of rosewood with floral marquetry in enamel and coloured wood. 12 airs, two per turn, gamme no. 2416. Tunes include 'Heavens are Telling', Haydn, Handel, Rossini and Mozart. The last tune is 'Gloria in Excelsis ' played in one full turn. The comb has been repinned.
Object details
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| Title | Oratorio No. 44635 (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Rosewood and enamel |
| Brief description | Cylinder musical box by Nicole Freres, the Oratorio, in a case of rosewood with floral marquetry. Swiss, Geneva, late 19th century. |
| Physical description | Cylinder musical box in a case of rosewood with floral marquetry in enamel and coloured wood. 12 airs, two per turn, gamme no. 2416. Tunes include 'Heavens are Telling', Haydn, Handel, Rossini and Mozart. The last tune is 'Gloria in Excelsis ' played in one full turn. The comb has been repinned. |
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| Credit line | Purchase made possible through the gift of an anonymous benefactor. |
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| Accession number | W.121-1975 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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