#91

French Two-TuneFrench Musical Doll Trunk with Butterfly Motif
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$1,200
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Description
10" (25 cm.) A firm-sided doll trunk with domed lid has green velvet cover that is enhanced with embossed gilt metal edging,and Art Nouveau-stylemounts at each corner,with an enamel butterfly at thecenter lid. Thetrunk hinges open to paper lined interior with lift-out tray. Thetrunk has its original locking key,and a second key for winding thehidden music box which,when wound and lid lifted,plays two merry tunes. Very good condition,thevelvet finish somewhat worn,music box functions well. Rare,French,circa 1890.