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This rare antique M. Mermod Freres Swiss 8 Song Cylinder Music is a rare and collectible piece from Switzerland, restored in Philadelphia. Feat Victorian style design with intricate floral inlay. This music box, measuring approximately 16 5/8″L x 8 3/8″W x 5 3/8, is a delight to hear and view. With its intricate craftsmanship and musical capabilities, it is a must-have for collectors of music boxes and decorative pieces. Eight lovely airs on a 9 brass cylinder that is a joy to watch as it turns.

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It does not have the crank. I was able to hear it to confirm it was working at the estate that I got it from. It will also need to be tuned up. Body is a faux rosewood with inlay design. Has wear detailed in pics. Measures 14″x 7″x 5. Please review pics for item condition and feel free to reach out with any questions. Photographed is the actual item you’ll receive Via. Is located in Saratoga Springs, NY USA. We invite you to take a look at more unique items in my store Wilmington Treasures!!

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Victorian Mermod Freres Cylinder Music Box with inlaid top. Box 15″ long x 6″ high x 7 deep. Cylinder 5 1/2 long. Plays eight tunes – nice song list! Condition: Oxidation present on comb. This mechanism is clearly ready for refurbishing, but plays pretty well in it’s attic found state. The case is good condition overall, but one of the lid hinges is bent so needs replacing or straightening. Looks like someone pushed down on the lid while it was up. Check out the video link above for views all around. It starts and stops as it should and runs easily through a song. We are VERY diligent packers and use the very best materials. Please check our feedback for comments about our packing!

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The movement is marked M. 1846 (Mermod Frères, Sainte-Croix, Switzerland) and retains its Jacot Music Box Co. New York label inside the case. The original tune card is mounted on the lid and lists six songs. 6-Air cylinder (plays six tunes). Maker’s marks: M. Jacot Music Box Co. (New York) dealer label. Tune card present on underside of lid. Repeater / Change lever intact. 16″ wide x 8″ deep x 6 tall. ? Condition (In Need of Repair). Spring does not wind – movement does not fully engage. Cylinder rotates slightly when tested by hand, but not under spring power. Case shows scattered wear, scratches, and finish loss. Tune card has edge losses and wear. Mechanism shows age-related oxidation and dust. ? Tune Card (6 Airs) – as written. Just because she made dem goo goo eyes. Fog Town Big Minstrel. The Big Fit (March). Thank you for looking.

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3 – MERMOD FRERES INTERCHANGEABLE MUSIC BOX CYLINDERS. ONE CYLINDER IS MISSING SEVERAL PARTS.

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This exquisite Swiss music box by Nicole Frères, circa 1847, features a beautifully inlaid rosewood case with a polished finish and houses a finely crafted 8-air cylinder mechanism marked with serial number 29531. The original hand-scripted tune card is mounted inside the lid, listing selections such as “The Caledonian Quadrille” and works by Labitzky and Strauss. The brass cylinder and steel comb are in excellent condition, and the mechanism includes functioning controls for Play/Stop, Repeat/Change, and Off/Play, as well as the original winding key. A remarkable example of 19th-century horological craftsmanship, this antique music box offers both visual and auditory elegance for collectors and connoisseurs of mechanical music. Dimensions: 20.25″L x 6.5″W x 4.5H.

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Lecoultre Freres 8 Tune Music Box from circa 1860. The lead is warped as shown in one of the pictures. This music box manufacture made an extremely high-quality music box over the years. The sound of this box sounds much different than most because the notes really do ring out, I assume the heat treated the combs to a different temper than others. In a case to see very nice music box just waiting to find a new home.

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This Nicole Freres music is in wonderful condition and plays beautifully. The 13 cylinder, brass bed plate and early 8-tune key wind make it a unique addition to any collection. The music box was manufactured in circa 1860.

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ANTIQUE NICOLE FRERES CIRCA 1880 SWISS 25 MUSIC BOX WOODEN CASE DECOR INLAID. TESTED, MAINTAINED, WORKING GOOD. RETAINS ORIGINAL TUNE CARD ON INNER LID. SUBTLE OXIDATION TO COMB AND CYLINDER. Box 25″ x 8 1/4″ x 5. BOX HAVE SCRATCHES AROUND, CONDITION ACCORDING TO AGE, HAVE NO KEY.

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A Nicole Freres Masterpiece. “The Holy Grail of Music Boxes”. If you are interested in acquiring a fine Swiss music box, then you must certainly be aware of the premier maker, a family enterprise that essentially founded the business of making music boxes, and made only “The Best” for many years. Their Geneva-based firm remains the gold standard of music boxes to this day. We are pleased to offer this, the finest type of cylinder music box made by Nicole, or anyone else for that matter. Bearing serial #44266, dating to 1872, it plays four operatic overtures, the titles of which can be seen on the original engraved tune card shown in the pictures: Freischutz, Fra Diavolo, Semiramide, and William Tell. The mechanism consists of a 4″ diameter x 17″ long cylinder and combs with hundreds of finely spaced teeth. There are all in tune with no damper squeaks or other noises. The music section was completely restored about 13 years ago by the renowned Dave Beck (since retired). Thus, it plays as well as it did when it was made in 1872. This is a very rare piano-forte format, with the larger comb housing 170 teeth, and the smaller one 60 teeth, for a total of 230. The casework, measuring 31″ x 14″ x10, with extensive decorative and banded inlay, and bronze lifting handles, was restored by the late Domenic DiBernardo in Canada, a renowned collector who was an absolute perfectionist with casework restoration. Music boxes such as this were not mass-produced; indeed Grand Format overture pieces were specially commissioned for wealthy buyers and royalty. They rarely, if ever, come up for sale. This has been in our collection for about 10 years, and only advancing age prompts it’s sale. We have other overture music boxes in stock, including another Nicole Freres Grand Format Overture. We are a leading world-wide dealer and specialist in mechanical music, clocks and phonographs and stand by what we sell 100%. Musical Treasures of Miami. 2940 West Lake Vista Circle, Davie, FL 33328. Antique Music Boxes – Clocks – Phonographs. Best Quality Best Selection Best Guarantee.

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