Rare Forte-Piano Musical Box by L’Epée, c. 1860

Jan 12, 2023

Rare Forte-Piano Musical Box by L’Epée, c. 1860 Starting bid: € 1.200 | Estimate: € 1.500 – 2.000 No. 18929, playing eight airs, with two combs (both complete) of 64 teeth (forte) and 44 teeth (piano) in chevron formation, the bass teeth to the left and right...

Two-Per-Turn Musical Box by Nicole Frères, c. 1860

Jan 12, 2023

Two-Per-Turn Musical Box by Nicole Frères, c. 1860 Starting bid: € 1.200 | Estimate: € 1.500 – 2.200 No. 41248, playing twelve operatic airs by Bellini, von Weber, Meyerbeer and Donizetti on six revolutions, Gamme No. 1334, with 128 teeth in comb (complete),...

Rare Changeable Musical Box by Ducommun-Girod, c. 1870

Jan 12, 2023

Rare Interchangeable Musical Box by Ducommun-Girod, c. 1870 Starting bid: € 2.000 | Estimate: € 2.500 – 3.500 Gamme No. 3248, with six numbered cylinders playing six airs each, 103 teeth in comb (complete, bass in need of tuning), flat-topped winding lever...

“Espagnole” Musical Automaton by Roullet et Decamps, c. 1900

Jan 12, 2023

“Espagnole” Musical Automaton by Roullet et Decamps, c. 1900 Starting bid: € 1.800 | Estimate: € 2.500 – 3.800 With unsigned Jumeau bisque head incised “E”, closed mouth, fixed brown paperweight eyes, pierced ears, original long mohair...

Edison Spring Motor Phonograph with Bettini Reproducer, c. 1895

Jan 12, 2023

Edison Spring Motor Phonograph with Bettini Reproducer, c. 1895 Starting bid: € 5.600 | Estimate: € 6.500 – 7.500 Edison Bell Consolidated Phonograph Co. No. 25378, for 2-minute cylinders, with triple-spring motor, Bettini type C attachment and reproducer,...