512. FRENCH MUSIC BOX, EARLY 20TH CENTURY.

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Start price 1.200€

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Lot description

Lever actuator on one side, and also includes a lyre-shaped indicator of the piece being played. It includes a damper which can be operated progressively: it can be used as a damper or as a "pizzicatto". The stop actuator does not work. The actuator for changing the piece of music or repeating it does not work.
The basic and musical functions of this item are in running condition.
Varnished and lacquered wooden box with a marquetry lid depicting allegories of music, in perfect condition.
77 x 33 x 26 cm.
Roll with ten typical musical pieces of the time, including: 1 La Marseillaise; 2 Waltz from the play España by Walterfell; 3 Waltz from the play Gran Via by Chueca; 4 Aragonese jota; 5 A dance from the play Faust by Gounot; 6 The prelude from the play Cavalleria Rusticana by Mascagni; 7 A polka; 8 An aria from the play Il Trovattore by Verdi; 9 A jota de cavallero; 10 Ave Maria by Gounot. According to the markings on the libretto included in this music box, we believe that it was located and used by Casino de Madrid.

512. FRENCH MUSIC BOX, EARLY 20TH CENTURY.

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Lot description

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