6/107 Nicole Freres Keyword Serial No 36495 circa 1859 Restoration Diary
Bought privately in December 2023 as part of a job lot of nine assorted musical boxes.
Runs quite well, but there are some issues with the mechanism and with the case and the tune sheet is held on with drawing pins.
Runs quite well, but there are some issues with the mechanism and with the case and the tune sheet is held on with drawing pins.
Restoration began 11th April 2024
The Case
In good overall condition. All stringing in place.
Some relatively minor losses to the marquetry plus all four corners of the lid are partly detached.
No key for the lock.
In good overall condition. All stringing in place.
Some relatively minor losses to the marquetry plus all four corners of the lid are partly detached.
No key for the lock.
The Marquetry Close Up
Markings
Serial No 36495
Gamme No 8691
Nicole Freres stamped into the brass bedplate and the steel comb
Serial No 36495
Gamme No 8691
Nicole Freres stamped into the brass bedplate and the steel comb
The dampers appear to be all in place, but may need some adjustment.
The Mechanism