It was thought that it had originally formed part of the base of a clock with the 13in (33cm) mahogany and giltwood case largely original save the addition of the scrolling lockplate. These early cylinder musical boxes are typically very plain, lack serial numbers and have combs cut from a single steel plate - this example with exceptionally fine teeth was stamped F. Nicole.
Nicole Freres Music Box Serial Numbers
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A cylinder musical box by PVF (Paillard Vaucher Fils) of Ste. Croix, Switzerland, serial number 14071 playing 8 airs as per original tune sheet, Circa 1880. 33cm/13 inch cylinder of 'Mandoline Expressive Zither' format. Case veneered with Walnut, tulipwood cross banding and boxwood stringing. Inner glazed lid with pewter string line. Geometric inlay decoration. Gilt brass carrying handles (decorative use only). Case and mechanism professionally restored. Sold with a two year guarantee (subject to an in person briefing regarding correct use) 24 x 10.5 x 7 inches or 61 x 26.5 x 18 cm 4,495
Disc musical box by Polyphon of Leipzig, Germany, circa 1900 playing 21cm/8 1/4 inch diameter discs, 10 supplied serial number 151903.Walnut veneered 'Serpentine' shaped case. Musical movement professionally serviced, case repolished. Supplied with a 2 year guarantee (conditions apply)Sold
A key wound musical box by Nicole Freres of Geneva, Switzerland C 1850, serial number 38807, gamme no 1734. Fours airs (as listed on original tune sheet) playing on 20.5 cm/ 8 1/8" cylinder contained in a case Brazilian Rosewood veneered lid plus floral inlay decoration, faux rosewood finish sides, Mechanism and case recently professionally restored. 37.5 x 16 x 12 cm or 14.75 x 6.25 x 4.75 inches3495
A cylinder musical box by Nicole Freres of Geneva, Switzerland, playing 8 airs as indicated on original tunesheet, serial number 52222. Case and mechanism restored.Sold18inches (45.5cm) x 8 inches (21cm) x 5 inches (14.5 cm)ESX + ANSX
A cylinder musical box by Nicole Frères of Geneva, Switzerland, circa 1860, serial number 36223, gamme number 1509, playing 6 airs, key-wind. Brazilian Rosewood veneer to lid with a mythical scene inlaid, faux rosewood finish to sides. Replica tunesheet (music as yet unidentified), cylinder 33.5 cm (13 inches ) in length and the case is 51.5 cm (20 inches) wide. Case and mechanism restored. SOLD
Cylinder music box by the Nicole Freres, playing eight operatic airs. GAmme no. 2153 and serial no. 46091, with a forte piano arrangement of a loud comb and a soft comb. In a rosewood case with a floral marquetry inlay on the lid depicting a spray of summer flowers.
large Cylinder music box by Nicole freresMade 2nd half of the 19th century.Playing 8 tunes as indicated on the origanial tunesheet on a 45cm cylinder.Ser nr 50345Gamme nr 5010music box is in working condition but could do with a cleanup and mechanical adjustments!!There is a video and there are many pictures taken so you have a good idea of what you are buying.Video 2ff7e9595c
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