#144

American Tabletop Music Box,Style 19,by Regina in Very Ornate Case
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$4,000
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15"(38 cm.) w. x13"d. x 9"h. (21"h with lid open). In an ornately carved case with rich dark finish featuring latticework,scrolls,and foliage with a rosette centering the lid,medallions on all sides and the figure of a goddess on front and back,the music box lid opens to reveal the musical movement surmounted by an engraving of a goddess surrounded by cherubs. The movement features double combs of 54 notes each,making for a full,round sound that is vigorous for a music box of this size. Very good playing condition,excellent condition of the cabinet. American,Reginia Music Box Co,Rahway,New Jersey,Serial #44970,circa 1900. Included are 11 discs in very good condition.