Description: SWISS STATION MUSIC BOX Three Dancing Dolls *** Six Bells *** Arabic & Butterfly Bell Strikers Swiss Museum Restoration As found in the waiting rooms of Swiss railway stations from the 1890's to 1950's, these music boxes were entertainment pieces, especially designed to keep the children fascinated and entertained. Their history shows that entrepreneurs such as Henri Vidoudez and Auguste Lasseur constructed these in their St. Croix workshops, using components supplied by the nearby music box makers, and then leased them to the railroad, maintaining their operation and sharing in the proceeds. This particular historical piece was recently restored by the Baud Museum workshop in L'Auberson, Switzerland, known to be the finest music box repair shop of it's kind and in family ownership for generations. The workshop, formed by the renowned Baud Freres, specialized in music box restoration, especially of those made in the surrounding village of Ste. Croix. They established a museum as well, which to this day serves visitors from all over the world. The Swiss cylinder music box, made in Ste. Croix, c.1890 sounds just great, playing eight tunes and displaying the original tune sheet. It is powered by a large spring motor, wound out the side by hand crank. The coin-op mechanism and coin chute are in working order. The overall case measurements are 24” wide x 15” deep x 25” high. There are three dancing dolls, engaged in a nice performance with every tune. These dolls actually pirouette on their feet, fascinating to watch up close. In the rear, striking the bells, are two Arabic figures, each striking two bells and tuning their heads from side to side as they accompany the music. There are also two butterflies striking the other two bells. A lot to see and hear! visit: musicaltreasuresofmiami.com - Swiss Station Music Box Video will open in a new window Using the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window: [isdntekvideo] We have sold many of these station boxes over the years, and they are very popular all over the world. You and your family will enjoy this music box for generations to come! PACKING & SHIPPING: This will be packed and wood-crated. We will ship this via R&L Carriers (within the U.S.) or FedEx Freight internationally. Check our eBay feedbacks, you will see that we know how to pack and ship this safely to your door. We do our own packing and shipping, so it is done right, using fresh, new materials, not stuff we picked out of a local dumpster. Shipping boxes are heavy-duty, double-walled, and we double box for extra protection. Only the best, safest packing materials are utilized. Also, shipping costs have gone up a lot during the pandemic - so we can't compete with Amazon Prime's free shipping, but neither can they offer you such a fine antique or pack it the way we do. We are a leading world-wide dealer and specialist in mechanical music, clocks and phonographs and stand by what we sell 100%. We have many hundreds of items for sale at: musicaltreasuresofmiami.com Musical Treasures of MiamiRaphael Cole, Prop.2940 West Lake Vista Circle, Davie, FL 33328 Antique Music Boxes - Clocks - Phonographs Best Quality * Best Selection * Best Guarantee
Price: 15950 USD
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
End Time: 2024-12-07T22:02:52.000Z
Shipping Cost: 400 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
