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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.

  • Date:
    1870-1890 (made)
  • Maker:
    Nicole Freres
  • Collection:
    Victoria and Albert Museum
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  • Place of production:
    Switzerland
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  • Materials:Rosewood case
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  • Repository:Victoria and Albert Museum
  • Measurements:Length: 2.4 ft