序曲-滚筒音乐盒 "Nicole Frères", 约1865年

No. 45827, playing the overtures to "La Traviata", "Il Trovatore", "Diamonds de la Couronne" and "Flute Enchantée", Gamme No. 2230, with fine comb of 195 teeth (complete), ribbed brass bedplate, tune-indicator, instant-stop, engine-turned spring, governor-cock, control plate and fittings, in rosewood veneered case with tune-sheet, red interior, carrying handles, kingwood banding and inlaid motifs on front and lid, width: 22 ¼ in. (56,5 cm), cylinder 12 ¼ in. (31 cm) x 3 in. (7,6 cm) diameter. The movement is inexceptional original playing condition, with complex arrangements and a full, resonant tone. The overtures play for approx. 90 seconds each. The case retains its original finish. The manuscript tune-sheet was presumably an early London retailer's/repairer's addition, with the "official" Nicole printed header (with Keith Prowse' London address below) pasted to the top and an advertisement for pianofortes on the reverse. – One of the best Nicole overture musical boxes to have been offered at auction in recent years!