20 Aria Swiss ‘Sublime Harmony’ Cylinder Music Box - Circa 1890
Large Swiss ‘sublime harmony’ cylinder music box, circa 1890
Dimensions:
W-61 D-30 H-17 (cm)
Item reference:
117977-1662-1
Tip! This item's Ref-Code breaks down thus...
Item Ref Code:
117977-1662-1
Item No.
117977
- Dealer No.
1662
- Building No.
1
This item is located in
Building No 1
Description
This unique piece has a unusually large cylinder allowing it to play 20 tunes as illustrated on the song sheet. The substantial mechanism is driven by a double motor (two connected spring barrels) with fixed winding handle enabling the box to play longer than usual. It plays 20 melodies from the cylinder, combs with zither. With their combination these the combs can produce a very diverse and strong sound. This combining of combs playing together is called ‘sublime harmony’. On the right side there are the two usual levers for stop/play and change/repeat (the melody).
The Case
The rectangular wooden case is veneered at the front and sides. On the inside of the lid is the original tunesheet listing all the melodies. The case is raised on flat feet and the box has ornate metal handles on either side for secure lifting.
The Melodies
1. Under the Double Eagle
2. Washington Post March
3. At my time O life
4. Golden Dutsmann
5. Don't be angry
6. When you wake up in the morning
7. The soldiers of the Queen
8. There'll come a time
9. Staring me in the face
10. The honeymoon march
11. Our lodger such a nice young man
12. The British Grenadiers
13. The toy monkey
14. The Gay Tom Tit
15. Little dolly daydream
16. Rule Britania
17. When my hubby is Sir Tom
18. Darling Mabel
19. Geisha's Life
20. She was one of the earls daughters
Condition: In good working order and plays all tunes however I have not had it overhauled. The wooden box is in fair condition with a few minor chips to the veneer.
Specifications
- Item reference : 117977-1662-1
- Dimensions : W-61 D-30 H-17 (cm)
- Colour: Brown
- Country of Origin: Switzerland
- Era: Victorian
- Material: Wood
- Period: 1860 - 1900, C19th (Late)
- Condition: In good working order and plays all tunes however I have not had it overhauled. The wooden box is in fair condition with a few minor chips to the veneer.
Delivery
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