Music box - Italy - 1970-1980

A refined collectible piece that encapsulates the best of European tradition and culture: the refinement of design and external artisanal craftsmanship of Italian origin (Made in Italy), the legendary precision of the Swiss musical mechanism by Reuge Music, and the timeless elegance of the great Austrian/Viennese musical tradition. The object features an elegant carousel-design structure, characterized by a rich burgundy red lacquer adorned with gold floral decorations and hand-painted medallions with rococo-style gallant scenes. The structure is enriched by gold-plated finishes and details (with the original label "Placcato Oro") and topped by a charming putto-shaped finial. It rests on four elegant carved feet. Origin: Structure Made in Italy with Swiss musical movement. Mechanism: High-precision Swiss musical movement Reuge. Melody: Original Reuge label indicating the pieces "Tales From the Vienna Woods" and "The Blue Danube" (as currently at startup the melody played is "Tales From the Vienna Woods" / "Racconti del bosco viennese"). Dimensions: Height 37 cm | Width 19 cm Weight: 1.9 kg Conditions: The object is in good cosmetic condition and functioning. Being an antique article from the 70s/80s, it shows normal signs of aging, slight superficial imperfections on the varnish and light halos or wear on the gilding distributed over the structure, of which the main ones are shown in the photos in the gallery. The object is sold as seen in the condition it is in; the photographs constitute an integral and predominant part of the description of the object.

Estimate:£208.57

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