Rare Interchangeable Coin-Activated Swiss
»Station« Musical Box with Candy Dispenser,
c. 1890
Possibly by Henri Vidoudez, Ste. Croix, No. 13909, with four 6-air cylinders, nickel-plated Mermod-type
movement with massive crank-wind double-spring motor driving cylinder and gear for candy dispenser,
accompanied by 6 dancing dolls and optional percussion provided by snare drum and 6 saucer bells with Mandarin automata and wasp strikers, 2 musical combs with a total of 110 teeth (complete), zithers and tune-indicator, in glazed walnut veneered case with sound frets,
ebonized moldings, coin slot and coin drawer, 41 in. (94 cm) wide x 28 ¾ in. (73 cm) high x 22 in. (56 cm) deep, cylinders 16 in. (41
cm). An extremely rare coin-activated musical box and a wonderful exhibition piece in good working order!
Estimate: 20,000/30,000
US$ 27,400/41,100
Reserve: 15,000/US$ 20,550
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