6/50 Petites Musique in Burr Walnut case Restoration Diary
Bought at auction September 2023.
Very good, condition when received, but with the usual tarnish and dirt.
Quite a few bent pins, but no damage to the comb (all dampers intact).
The box had replacement hinges, nailed in place, and the brass edging was so black that it looked to be of ebony.
Two brass pin feet were missing as was one triangular fitment.
Very good, condition when received, but with the usual tarnish and dirt.
Quite a few bent pins, but no damage to the comb (all dampers intact).
The box had replacement hinges, nailed in place, and the brass edging was so black that it looked to be of ebony.
Two brass pin feet were missing as was one triangular fitment.
An overnight dip in Horolene for all the brass components then a polish for the cylinder plus some pin straightening before reassembly.
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Auld Lang Syne
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Big push to refurb the box - see captions for details.
Note the black edges to the lid which I thought was ebony stringing. Turned out to be brass!
Note the black edges to the lid which I thought was ebony stringing. Turned out to be brass!
Finished 1st October 2023
Unfortunately the spring ratchet has broken, so this is back in the workshop for an early fix in 2026