A special look with music by three of the greatest operatic composers… This outstanding music box plays Casta Diva (La Norma) by Vincenzo Bellini, Guillaume Tell – Tyrolienne by Gioachino Rossini, and La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi. These 3 beautiful operas showcase the genius and inspiration of the composers, 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 these masterpieces as played by this music box is simply astounding. There are over 1200 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 is incredibly beautiful and precise. The button at the front of the music box starts and stops the music at the end of the movement being played. Croix Switzerland, The musical movement is marked Reuge Music Switzerland on the mainspring cover as well as on the winding key. For those who would like to hear this masterpiece on YouTube, please tap the following link. In a multi wood case with a marquetry rose on the lid. The sound is bold, enhanced by the resonance of the solid wooden case. 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.
- Brand: Reuge
- Number of Keys: 72
- Time Period Manufactured: 1970-Now
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
- Handmade: Yes