Antique 1800's Swiss Music Box. 6 Airs. Hand Crank-Depose-works But Please Read For Sale

This antique Swiss music box from the 1800s is a rare find for any collector of decorative items. The hand-cranked box plays six airs and is marked "Deposee”. It is a great addition to any music box collection, and its unique history makes it a great conversation piece.

The box was manufactured in Switzerland and is not handmade. It is in good working condition, but please read the item description carefully for any details about its condition.

Gorgeous wood case - has been used and loved. Hand crank works but sometimes does not catch turn wheel

Does not turn on with switch, you must give the whirl a light flick to move. Once you do this, it plays beautifully. However, I feel like a piece is missing for the stop and play as when you toggle it from one to the other, it doesn’t do anything.

Paper tag is marked

Picard-lion and “Deposee”

It is marked with the previous owners name at the bottom of the paper tag in pencil

It says “Swiss” at the top and lists the 6 airs

1/ Ermine

2/ the bohemian girl

3/ the mikado

4/ black and tan

5/ Dee Daw

6/ Anne Louise

There is wear to the box on the inside and outside.

It plays beautifully once the wind up goes.

11” long

5.5” wide

4” tall

Weighs 5.75 lbs

I assume the wood is walnut. Has glass covering music box cylinder

One hinge on lid is slightly loose

There is NO key

I do not overestimate shipping. I make NO money on shipping as part of my business, I only charge true weight and box size. If shipping is less than estimated, I always refund!

Thank you for looking!