Silverplate piano-form music box, early 20th c., with Swiss Thorens cylinder movement, case in the form of a grand piano with hinged lid and fall board, adorned with engraved flowers and foliate scrollwork, lid prop allowing prolonged access of wood-lined open interior, crank lever over cylinder movement with single comb, movement marked Thorens Made in Switzerland, with sound hole modeled as a treble clef, rising on cabriole legs and splayed feet, observed operating, with lid closed: approx 5.5"h, 10.75"w, 7"d, 7.5lbs
05.02.25: In my opinion regarding LOT: 4021- the music box is overall intact and stands sturdy, the plated surfaces exhibits only light rubs, minor wear, some patination and light spotting, the key cover at front has a very minor slight bend to the hinge, at one end, lift top operates, tuning sounds a bit sharp, but operates correctly playing with the lid is raised and stopping when it is closed, no major breaks, loss or missing elements observed
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