DuMouchelles
Live Auction

Fine Paintings, Modern Art, Fine Furniture & Rugs

Sun, Mar 12, 2017 12:00PM EDT - Mon, Mar 13, 2017 12:00PM EDT
Lot 2033

A. RIVENC & CIE. GENEVA SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC

Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000

A. RIVENC & CIE. GENEVA, SWISS CYLINDER MUSIC BOX ON INLAID BURL FRUITWOOD STAND, LATE 19TH C., TOTAL SIZE: H 38", L 42", D 27":#14942 G 301; has seven 13" cylinders (originally had eight cylinders according to the playlist attached to the cover), each playing or able to play 6 tunes (airs); has 9 bells; single comb; the cylinder box housing measures:  L 29", D 14 1/2" and has bronze bail side handles; the attached stand has fruitwood inlaid banding, 2 cylinder housing drawers that will accept 7 cylinders total and the whole raised on cabriole legs.  No drawer keys. Wood having cracks and repairs (with repairs needing to be redone and additional repairs needed), chips/losses and wear.  Rf  Here are the measurements for each section of this piece:  The measurements of the table are as follows, height is 22", the length 42" and the depth 27";  The measurements for the center piece, that stores the cylinders, are height approx. 6", Length 34" and depth 19";  The measurements for the music box are, height 10", length 29 1/2" and depth 15".  The music box works and sounds good.  TW 3-07-17

Condition

Wood having cracks and repairs (with repairs needing to be redone and additional repairs needed), chips/losses and wear.