Lot 17
Circa 1900
The 33cm lever-wound and coin operated cylinder playing eight airs, with three bouncing and twirling dancers, the movement with change / repeat controls and tune indicator, the music box within an upright rectangular mahogany case with finials and glazed front, with later electric light, the original 'Excelsior piccolo' tune sheet pinned to the back of the interior
Electricity Safety Act 1998: This electrical equipment may be faulty and should be inspected and tested by a competent person in accordance with AS/NZS 3760 before connection to electricity supply.
70cm high, 73cm wide, 33cm deep
Estimate $800 - $1,200
The music box and dancers appears to be working well but we have not thoroughly tested its operation, and cannot comment on the condition of working parts.
Scuffs and general wear to the case overall, the pelmet likely replaced or added later
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Decorative Arts
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8796
6:00pm - 17 November 2025
Hawthorn
VIEWING
Fri 14 - Sun 16 November, 10am - 4pm
2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au
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