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Cylinder musical box

Cylinder musical box by Nicole Freres, veneered in rosewood with banding in boxwood and kingwood, and marquetry bindweed in coloured woods on the lid. 12 airs including Home Sweet Home, two per turn, with a lever winding mechanism.

  • Date:
    ca. 1883 (made)
  • Maker:
    Nicole
  • Collection:
    Victoria and Albert Museum
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  • Place of production:
    Switzerland
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  • Materials:Rosewood, kingwood, boxwood
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  • Repository:Victoria and Albert Museum
  • Measurements:Length: 23 in Case, Width: 10.5 in Case, Height: 6.5 in Case