Description: YouTube VideoTroy Duncan, singingbirdboxVideo will open in a new windowOne of many fine antique mechanical music pieces boxes offered for sale - please look at my other listings too.Very rare and early music box example (musical snuff box) in perfect, fully serviced, working condition. The original hand painted maiden on the top lid is truly magnificent. This was crafted in 1825 and the sectional musical comb is comprised of solid steel teeth (photo 12) without any dampers (dampers were not yet invented). The early music boxes used solid steel teeth instead of teeth with soldered brass weights or later, soldered lead weights. This required the master to hand make and tune each tooth from a solid piece of steel which takes a lot longer to perform.This sectional comb music box plays two beautifully arranged and complex songs. I have been told that the first song played in the video is Rossini's "The Thieving Magpie".The case is properly hallmarked and is Dutch. The date code of "q" indicates 1825, Lion Passant mark indicates a silver purity of .833 minimum and the Minerva head mark indicates that duty was paid.I fully serviced this music box so it plays beautifully, especially for a "pre-damper" crafted music box. Dampers help eliminate unwanted vibrations on music boxes (squeaks) meaning pre-damper music boxes will always have a squeak here and there.PLEASE EXPLORE MY OTHER LISTINGS. I ONLY SELL MECHANICAL MUSIC (SINGING BIRD BOXES, SINGING BIRD CAGES & MUSIC BOXES), CLOCKS & WATCHES SO YOU CAN HAVE COMFORT THAT I KNOW MY PRODUCT AND UNDERSTAND WHAT I AM SELLING.100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED - PLEASE READ MY SELLING FEEDBACK COMMENTS***** FAST, 1 DAY SHIPPING & EXCELLENT SHIPPING/PACKAGING SERVICE GLOBALLY*****FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLECONSULTATIONS ARE FREE AS I ENJOY SHARING WHAT I KNOWTroy Duncan, CPA, retired
Price: 3295 USD
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
End Time: 2024-02-09T21:27:24.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
