SWISS CAROUSEL MUSIC BOX. Five Dancing Dolls Rotating Carousel. As found in hotel lobbies, restaurants and the waiting rooms of Swiss railway stations from the 1890’s to 1950’s, these music boxes were entertainment pieces, especially designed to keep the children fascinated and entertained. Their history shows that entrepreneurs such as Henri Vidoudez and Auguste Lasseur constructed these in their St. Croix workshops, using components supplied by the nearby music box makers, and then leased them to the railroad, maintaining their operation and sharing in the proceeds. This particular historical piece was recently restored by the Baud Museum workshop in L’Auberson, Switzerland, known to be the finest music box repair shop of it’s kind and in family ownership for generations. The workshop, formed by the renowned Baud Freres, specialized in music box restoration, especially of those made in the surrounding village of Ste. They established a museum as well, which to this day serves visitors from all over the world. The Swiss cylinder music box, made in Ste. 1890 sounds just great, playing six tunes.. It is powered by a large double-spring motor, wound out the side by hand crank. The coin-op mechanism and coin chute are in working order. Upon drop of a coin, the music box starts, the insides light up and the carousel begins to rotate. The overall case measurements are 73.5cm wide x 55cm deep x 112cm high. There are five dancing dolls, engaged in a nice performance with every tune. Two are inside the carousel and three on the lower section. These dolls actually pirouette on their feet, fascinating to watch up close. You and your family will enjoy this music box for generations to come! This will be packed and wood-crated. Only the best, safest packing materials are utilized. We are a leading world-wide dealer and specialist in mechanical music, clocks and phonographs and stand by what we sell 100%. We have many hundreds of items for sale at. Musical Treasures of Miami. Antique Music Boxes – Clocks – Phonographs. Best Quality Best Selection Best Guarantee.