STUNNING SWISS MUSIC BOX ” MANDOLINE EXPRESSIVE FORMAT “. Offered for sale, from our private collection, is this absolutely stunning Swiss music box, dating to about 1880. Mandoline Expressive Format, a unique and seldom-seen tuning arrangement. Overall dimensions: 25.5″ long x 10.5″ deep x 7 high when closed. Cylinder is 13 (pinned length). Engraved “zither” for pitch variation. Tune selection indicator dial. Original lock and key. As you can see from the pictures, the beautiful casework, with banded burl walnut, has a top inlay with mother-of-pearl, and inlay inside of the lid between the dual tune sheets. The lever-wind mechanism is flawless, with the comb in perfect condition; no damper squeaks or missing teeth. Best of all this plays just great, you can listen here. If you want a fine, rare music box that will proudly display in your home, this one certainly fills the bill. 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: musicaltreasuresofmiami. Musical Treasures of Miami. 2940 West Lake Vista Circle, Davie, FL 33328. Antique Music Boxes – Clocks – Phonographs. The item “STUNNING SWISS MANDOLINE MUSICAL FORMAT MUSIC BOX” is in sale since Friday, October 19, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes\Pre-1900″. The seller is “musicaltreasuresofmiami” and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany