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A Nicole Freres key-wound overture cylinder music box,
Swiss, Mid-19th century,

18 May 2016, 13:00 BST
London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £4,375 inc. premium

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A Nicole Freres key-wound overture cylinder music box, Swiss, Mid-19th century,

No. 25659, the 23.5 cm cylinder playing three overtures as listed on tune sheet, Gamme No. 984, 'Overture della Stradella' by Flotow, 'Overture Il Crociato' by Meyerbeer, and 'Overture Catherine Grey' by Balfe, in walnut veneered case with marquetry inlaid lid, 17 1/2 ins (45cm) wide

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