A large 19th century Nicole Freres cylinder lever-pull music box, the case with a rosewood veneered cover inlaid with a musical still life in mixed veneers, set within strung boxwood borders above simulated rosewood sides enclosing a 13" brass cylinder, playing over twelve airs, with a card numbered 'L. No 788, G No 52537, S. No 5349, with a 62 tooth comb, beneath a hinged glazed panel, raised on bracket feet, 17 cm high, 63.5 x 25 cm.

Condition Report
Note missing teeth, scratches and knocks to the case. The movement is working but not guaranteed

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