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Gueissaz, Visible Bells N° 22798

No. 22798, No. 7080 (on governor-cock), probably by Arthur Junod, playing twelve airs, with 61 musical and percussion teeth (complete, one neat tooth repair), drum, five bells and castanet, in grained case with facsimile tune-sheet, inlaid lid and pair of figural plaster (?) candle-holders modelled as a jester and a Mephistophelean character, the latter with indistinct incised mark "LS", wd. 25 ¼ in. (64 cm), cylinder 13 in. (33 cm), playing condition, spring somewhat loose in arbor - will require attention. The candle-holders are an unusual addition, apparently of the period, but probably not original to the musical box.

Neuaufnahme vom 5. Oktober 2025


Cyl. bearing


23L x 11.5W x 10.5H
To turn on, tap the flywheel. The bells appear to be out of tune; not inspected by a professional musician nor engineer.
Cylinder movement with visible bells under glass. The hinged lid is decorated on the interior with a lithographed tune card and colorful artwork, while theexterior showcases fine inlaid wood with a central crest motif. This example houses six prominently displayed bells and a crank mechanism on the side. [Shortened]

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Gueissaz, Visible Bells N° 22798