An extremely rare and quite remarkable Swiss Interchangeable Orchestral Cylinder Music Box by the Geneva firm of Samuel Troll. The music box rests atop its original matching burl walnut stand, which like the box, is serpentine-shaped and inlaid with ebony, satinwood and rosewood. Two drawers house the music box’s original six cylinders, and a center drawer pulls out to reveal a leather top desk. The music box is complete with bells, drums, castanets and a very rare full organ. The sound is superb, retaining its crisp melodious tuning. It is truly the rare exception to find such an extraordinary music box in so complete a state, especially one of such monumental size and beauty.

Circa 1880

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