Antique SAMUEL TROLL FILS Airs Cylinder MUSIC BOX Diminutive WORKING Desk Top
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE SAMUEL TROLL FILS CYLINDER MUSIC BOX. This is just a great original piece. I have never actually handled one of these antique music boxes before. I see them often at auctions but usually they sell for far more than I would spend. I bought this one for a couple of reasons. First off, I thought the size was awesome. The wood box itself measures 5 x 3 1/4 x 2 inches. The box is in outstanding condition with an inlay bronze or brass shield on the top. Front has the matching button that you press to open. Another reason I bought this box was that it had the original key and when I plugged it into the wind hole on the bottom of the box it wound it up and played a beautiful tune. This wonderful box plays a gorgeous song, though I dont know what the tune is. When you open up the box the internal mechanism looks wonderful. All the pins of the teeth that go against the cylinder are complete. All the mechanisms look original with great patina. There looks to be one hook in the back of the mechanism that looks a little different, perhaps it was welded or soldered long ago, but it doesnt seem to be a problem. Really a beautiful mechanism. The mechanism is accessed by removing the right edge of the box liner and then the glass will slide out. And the final reason I bought this box is becuase of the label on the inside of the cover. It is a wonderful label for the maker, Samuel Troll Fils. I have done some research on this company and they are one of the more important makers of music boxes in the 19th Century. Working in Geneva Switzerland, they made some of the nicest music boxes of the time. The label says it is 4 airs and lists the 4 different songs. I dont know which one refers to the cylinder in the box and it does not come with any other cylinders. If it did have the other cylinders, I would probably keep this one for myself. It is just an outstanding original desk size music box. I have not been able to find another example by Samuel Troll that is this size. Do your own research on this one. Just a beautiful little piece. CHECK THE PICTURES ON THIS GREAT PIECE. DONT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY. If you have any questions regarding the work, please dont hesitate to ask. Pictures are an excellent indication of condition. I guarantee and stand 100% behind everything I sell. No reason to open up any sort of cases. Just simply contact me and I will handle any and all problems. The item “Antique SAMUEL TROLL FILS Airs Cylinder MUSIC BOX Diminutive WORKING Desk Top” is in sale since Monday, June 18, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes\Pre-1900″. The seller is “pmfeld” and is located in Holliston, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.