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Lot 899
Nicole Freres, a 19th Century German table top musical box playing 6 aires, the interior with original label marked no. 358 and retailed by T Cox Savor & Co Exporters 47 and 54 Cornhill London, contained in an inlaid rosewood case. The movement marked Nicole Freres A Geneva, numbered 30161 18"w x 5" h x 6 1/2" d SOLD £1100

The mechanical movement is in good condition having no broken teeth and plays well. A 4" section of moulding is missing to the left hand side and a 6 1/2" section to the right hand side of the case. There is worm to the underside of the case and the front left foot has deteriorated. There appears to be a handle missing form either side of the case as evidenced by the holes.

From Other in the Clocks, Watches and Timepieces section in our Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 23rd of November 2016