Antiques M.S. Rau | Nicole Freres “Triple Signed” Cylinder Music Box

Nicole Frères Cylinder Music Boxes Are Considered Among The Finest Ever Made, And This Example Is No Exception. Known As A “Triple Signed” Box, The Nicole Frères Mark Is Found On The Song Card, Mechanism, And Comb. Encased In Finely Inlaid Rosewood, The 8-Air Mechanism Features A Cylinder With Very Close-Set Teeth, An Advancement Which Greatly Increases The Quality And Complexity Of The Music. The Set Of Six Bells Charmingly Held Aloft By A Gymnast, Drum, And Castanets Contribute A Layer Of Depth And Richness For Which Nicole Frères Is Celebrated.

Circa 1880

26 1/2” Wide X 9 5/8″ Deep X 21” High