Combine the elegance of a Black Forest carving with the outstanding sounds of a 72 note Swiss Music Box and here is the result. A classic Reuge 72 Note Music Box in an exceptional hand carved Black Forest case with a family of 4 pheasants on top and flowers all around. This special hand carved box is in excellent condition for being a hundred and fifty years old. There are no glue repairs on this amazing 1870’s piece. The beaks and wingtips are perfect. The 1978 Reuge music box movement plays 3 outstanding passages from Piano Concerto # 2 in C Minor by Sergei Rachmaninoff. These 3 outstanding movements showcase the genius of Rachmaninoff, the precision of the intricate 72 note Swiss mechanism and the passion and skill of the various artists that had a hand in creating it. The complexity and nuance of this well known masterpiece as played by this music box is simply astounding. There are over 1,200 pins on the 72 note pin drum. The reason why Reuge music boxes leave nothing to the imagination. The movement is impeccably clean and shiny. This rare and desirable music box is in excellent condition with a pristine 72 note musical movement and a smooth wind up that works effortlessly and precisely. It has been thoroughly gone over and will give years of musical enjoyment. When pulled, the button at the left side of the music box starts the music. When pushed, the music stops at the end of the song. By leaving the button out, the 3 musical pieces will play in order for over 12 minutes on a full wind. Hand crafted in Ste. Croix Switzerland, the musical movement is marked Reuge Music Switzerland on the mainspring cover and Reuge Music on the winding key. The case is a work of art. Handcarved in the centuries old tradition of Black Forest carvers, it depicts a mother and father pheasant along with 2 chicks. It would be enough of a statement by itself to receive compliments from those who see it, but open the top, pull the start button, and really give them a treat. The key locks the music box. To hear this beautiful music box play, please tap the following link. The music box measures 13″ Wide x 6″ Deep x 8 High. Look at the others on my site as well. They are all outstanding. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes”. The seller is “tinland” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Switzerland.
- Modified Item: No
- Case manufacturer country: Schwarzwald, Germany
- Year Black Forest Case Made: 1870
- Year Musical Movement Made: 1970’s
- Handmade: Yes
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
- Brand: Reuge
- Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1900