M2238. A large and important orchestral musical box by Langdorff of Geneva, c.1883, twelve airs, long 41cm. cylinder, 8 stick snare drum, 6 tuned polished bells struck by insects, 6 beater wood block, and a 17 key double reed organ. Rosewood veneered case with canted corners and ornate drop brass handles, lid and front banded in tulip wood and centred with rich marquetry designs in coloured woods. £8,500
F2227. A superb quality Grand Format "Mandoline Quattuor Expressive - Accord Parfait" musical box by Paillard, Vaucher Fils (PVF), number 11763, made in Ste. Croix c.1880. Six airs pinned on a massive cylinder 44cm (17?") x 8cm and listed on the original tune card. Approximately 164 teeth in four combs, the mandoline teeth in groups of up to seven. Cross banded burr walnut veneered case with cross banded ebonised plinth moulding. Other quality features. Excellent musical arrangements. £9,750
