#87

French Velvet Musical Necessaire in the Shape of a Violin
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$1,400
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14"(36 cm.) A wooden framed box in the shape of a violin is luxuriously covered in rich green velvet with bronze moun decorations and beveled mirror center. The violin opens to reveal a rose silk lined interior with sewing implements. A music box with excellent quality sound is hidden inside and operates by a simple keywind. The original paper tune label on the underside indicates two tunes: La Ronde des Matelots and Le Joli Capucin Valse. Excellent condition. French,circa 1890.