Antiques M.S. Rau | Piano-Forte Cylinder Music Box

This Excellent Swiss Piano-Forte Cylinder Music Box By Celebrated Makers Ducommun Girod Produces Music With Exquisite Sound Quality. The Term “Piano-Forte” Translates To “Soft And Loud” From Italian, And It Is Aptly Used To Express The Superior Tonal Qualities Of This Exceptional Automatic Music Player. This Particular Model Is Housed In A Handsome Rosewood Case Featuring Intricate Inlays And Marquetry Work In A Lush Musical Motif. Cylinder Music Boxes That Possess The Ability To Create Superb, Crisp Sounds Such As This Are Highly Sought After By Collectors.

Stamped “Ducommun Girod”

Circa 1850

19 1/2″ Wide X 7 1/4″ Deep X 5″ High