#92

French Music Box with Dancing Dolls
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$1,500
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Description
6"L. box. 3"H. dolls. A maplewood box with natural finish contains a music box that plays two tunes, Le Petit Panier and Ton Coeur a Pris Mon Coeur, and upon which are dancing three dolls with original silk costumes. The bisque headed dolls are mounted on the music box with metal rod that allows them to dangle loosely and "dance" about. Excellent condition, original music paper label on the underside, mechanism functions well. The music box quality is exceptional. Circa 1885.