Nicole Freres Oratorio Music Box Rare 2-per-turn 12 Tune Format

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Nicole Freres Oratorio Music Box Rare 2-per-turn 12 Tune Format
Nicole Freres Oratorio Music Box Rare 2-per-turn 12 Tune Format
Nicole Freres Oratorio Music Box Rare 2-per-turn 12 Tune Format
Nicole Freres Oratorio Music Box Rare 2-per-turn 12 Tune Format
Nicole Freres Oratorio Music Box Rare 2-per-turn 12 Tune Format
Nicole Freres Oratorio Music Box Rare 2-per-turn 12 Tune Format
Nicole Freres Oratorio Music Box Rare 2-per-turn 12 Tune Format
Nicole Freres Oratorio Music Box Rare 2-per-turn 12 Tune Format
Nicole Freres Oratorio Music Box Rare 2-per-turn 12 Tune Format
Nicole Freres Oratorio Music Box Rare 2-per-turn 12 Tune Format
Nicole Freres Oratorio Music Box Rare 2-per-turn 12 Tune Format
Nicole Freres Oratorio Music Box Rare 2-per-turn 12 Tune Format

Nicole Freres Oratorio Music Box Rare 2-per-turn 12 Tune Format
NICOLE FRERES MUSIC BOX. This very rare and unique music box has been in our private collection for many years. Made in Switzerland, c. 1877, by the renowned Nicole Freres, considered by experts to have been the finest makers of all. Please note, that by checking the Serial # 46265 with reference books, we can determine without question that this is a genuine Nicole music box, made prior to the sale of their company and move to England around 1880. The 12″ x 3″ “fat cylinder” plays on a two-per-turn format, thus allowing the comb tooth spacing to remain tight. Regular 12-tune music boxes require wide tooth spacing, making for less teeth and poorer sound quality. Nicole would stand for none of that, as their #1 priority was quality, quality, quality. Each of the approximately 130 comb teeth is in perfect condition, none having been replaced, and each with a proper and functioning damper, so their are no squeaks or other extraneous noises. The comb, as you can see in the pictures, is signed “Nicole Freres”. The wood casing, with extensive top inlay, measures 22″ long x 10″ deep x 7.5 high (when closed). It, too, is in remarkable, almost like-new, condition. The bottom bears the serial # 46265 as well. The controls on the right are a typical Nicole format, with the upper lever being change/repeat, the middle stop/start, and the lower one “instant stop”. The lever-wind spring, on the left, was first introduced around 1860 and became the standard for all cylinder music boxes after that, replacing the previously used winding key. As you can see from the original tune card, which bears the name of the original London sales agent, the selection of tunes is heavily focused on Haydn, Mozart, Rossini, and Handel. Everyone’s favorite probably is the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah, which can be heard in the video. Musicaltreasuresofmiami: Nicole Freres “Oratorio” Music Box #419 – YouTube. Overall, this music box is in unbelievable condition, having survived about 140 years, two world wars, and who knows what else. Before we acquired it about 18 years ago, it was professionally serviced in Switzerland and it plays as good as new. We have many dozens of other bird boxes in stock. Please feel free to inquire if you are interested in seeing our collections. Musical Treasures of Miami. 2940 West Lake Vista Circle, Davie, FL 33328. Antique Music Boxes – Clocks – Phonographs. The item “NICOLE FRERES ORATORIO MUSIC BOX RARE 2-PER-TURN 12 TUNE FORMAT” is in sale since Thursday, July 4, 2019. 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.
Nicole Freres Oratorio Music Box Rare 2-per-turn 12 Tune Format