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Cylinder musical box, Dawkins No. 33623 with a popular programme of eight airs. The box has a rosewood lid and front banded with kingwood and boxwood. At the centre of the lids is a panel of foliate marquetry in brass, mother-of-pearl and coloured woods. The case has been ebonised inside.

  • Date:
    1880-1890 (made)
  • Maker:
    Thomas Dawkins & Co.
  • Collection:
    Victoria and Albert Museum
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  • Place of production:
    London
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  • Repository:Victoria and Albert Museum
  • Measurements:Height: 15.1 in Cylinder, Length: 26.25 in, Width: 11.25 in, Height: 8.5 in