Rare & Insolite – Grand Moulin à Poivre Musical en Onyx...

Unique, original, and very entertaining collectible item. This is a large musical pepper mill of remarkable style, combining a central onyx polished shaft, noble wood, and gilded brass ornamental details. Features & Details: - Integrated musical mechanism: When you turn the crank to grind pepper, a music box activates and plays a cheerful melody. - Ornaments & Sculptures: * Magnificent carved brass boar head fixed to the top of the mill. * Removable cap topped with a sculpted figure (faun / flute player). * Chiseled brass crank. * Circular molded brass base set on small sculpted feet. - Marking under the base: Presence of the original label indicating "BREVETTO 27803 - MADE IN ITALY" as well as the winding key for the music box. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: - Object type: Table musical pepper mill / Curiosity item - Origin: Italy (Marked "Brevetto / Made in Italy") - Era: 20th century (circa 1960 - 1970) - Materials: Onyx / Marble, Wood, Brass - Total height: 28.5 cm - Condition: In very good general condition. Shows a nice vintage patina on brass and wood. The pepper mechanism and the musical automaton are functional. (See photos for a detailed view of the condition).

Estimate:£100.51

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