Reuge “Dauphin” Grand Crystal 3 tune /144 Note Sublime Harmony Cylinder Music Box. The “Dauphin” is an especially beautiful piece. Fine crystal glass surrounds one of the finest movements that Reuge makes, mounted to a piece of luxurious grained exotic rosewood and all stylistically supported by gilt dolphin feet. This Swiss music box is an absolutely beautiful example of mechanical beauty, playing 3 Mozart classic aires. “The Magic Flute, “Eine Kleine Nacht Musik” and “The Turkish March. Watch this Sublime Harmony 3 tune144 note movement sparkle as light reflects on the comb teeth while you enjoy the music. Notice the nice tune counter above cylinder. The mechanism is all visible through the glass and as notes are played to produce the movement’s excellent tonal quality, the sound resonates from the wood sound board base. Bed plate is stamped with a unique series number “00218” dating this to first series of this design. There is winding key on the bottom to wind the mainspring which is a double spring which last many times longer than the regular Reuge spring barrel. This box can run full tune score multiple times on one winding with the giant assist spring you see on bottom of the box next to winding key. On front at bottom center is an “on/off” lever. Majority of them are listed as. “Sounds excellent” by other sellers. When you listen to this box play in the videos you will hear what a fine working music box that actually does play well and sound excellent. This link will send to video of all 3 tunes playing. He was a very discriminating collector over many years and only kept “special” meaning music boxes that had special sound, unusual tune arrangement and high note count. I’m listing them and I hope you notice the difference. She is quite proud of his collection. Dimensions 12.25″ long, 6″ deep, 3.25 high. I also have a fine selection of antique music boxes of comparable cost and finest sound and quality for you to sample as well. I have you tube videos of all my boxes for you to enjoy! I will be glad to teach you about them and who knows, I might sell you an antique box instead.