Nicole Freres, serial no. 32215
Music Box
ca. late 19th century (made)
ca. late 19th century (made)
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Keywind cylinder musical box in a case of rosewood, with scrollwork marquetry. Six popular airs include:
Bid me discourse
Rule Britannia
The Rose will cease to Blow
Kate Kearney
My own blue bell
My harp and lute
There are three levers, an end flap, and no inner glass lid
Bid me discourse
Rule Britannia
The Rose will cease to Blow
Kate Kearney
My own blue bell
My harp and lute
There are three levers, an end flap, and no inner glass lid
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Nicole Freres, serial no. 32215 (generic title) |
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| Brief description | Cylinder musical box by Nicole Freres in a rosewood case with scrollwork marquetry, playing six popular airs. Geneva, Switzerland, late 19th century. |
| Physical description | Keywind cylinder musical box in a case of rosewood, with scrollwork marquetry. Six popular airs include: Bid me discourse Rule Britannia The Rose will cease to Blow Kate Kearney My own blue bell My harp and lute There are three levers, an end flap, and no inner glass lid |
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| Credit line | Purchase made possible through the gift of an anonymous benefactor. |
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| Accession number | W.137:1-1975 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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