Swiss Music Box by B. A. Bremond 1870s

Swiss Music Box by B. A. Bremond 1870s
Swiss Music Box by B. A. Bremond 1870s
Swiss Music Box by B. A. Bremond 1870s
Swiss Music Box by B. A. Bremond 1870s
Swiss Music Box by B. A. Bremond 1870s
Swiss Music Box by B. A. Bremond 1870s
Swiss Music Box by B. A. Bremond 1870s
Swiss Music Box by B. A. Bremond 1870s
Swiss Music Box by B. A. Bremond 1870s
Swiss Music Box by B. A. Bremond 1870s
Swiss Music Box by B. A. Bremond 1870s

Swiss Music Box by B. A. Bremond 1870s
This music box was manufactured by B. Brémond of Geneva, one of the most respected and talented Music Box Artists of the era (1870s). The outer case boasts a burl-walnut veneer with sandalwood inlayed borders, over all in very good condition, it does show normal wear for an item almost 150 years old. Some veneer is checked or cracked, and apx. 30% of the bottom inlay border in also missing. Original finish and hardware make this a special piece outside. But what really makes it special is what is inside exquisite brass works a 14 x 2.25 cylinder (stamped BB on the end) that plays 6 songs of the period on a set of 75 musical notes, a bass drum, a multi clapper wood drum, and 6 bell chimes. The action is a lever wind up and all stops and levers work as they should There are. Known problems with the inside works of this Orchestral Music Box it plays beautifully filling the room with a sound one would not expect out of a box this size. It could use a cosmetic cleaning, but it does not affect the sound or the playing. The interior is made even more special by a small piece of artwork of what is believed to be Lake Geneva surrounded by a hand carved Ebony frame special order on only the best of Bremonds boxes. Bremonds home and primary shops were located in Geneva, Switzerland. This Box is Serial Number 16260. The item “Swiss Music Box by B. A. Bremond 1870s” is in sale since Friday, October 25, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes\Pre-1900″. The seller is “bigsky225″ and is located in Bloomington, Indiana. This item can’t be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
  • Brand: B.A.Bremond

Swiss Music Box by B. A. Bremond 1870s