Antique Swiss BA Bremond Music Box 6 Bells Butterfly Strikers 8 Tunes Inlay 1882

Up for auction/sale is a spectacular example of 19th-century Swiss mechanical artistry: an 8-tune ("Huit Airs") "Bells-in-Sight" cylinder music box crafted by the legendary master maker B.A. Brémond of Geneva, Switzerland. This highly collectible piece features elite mechanical upgrades and exquisite Victorian cabinetry, making it an incredible centerpiece for any antique or mechanical music collection.

🌟 Key Features & Craftsmanship:

The Movement: An orchestral-style cylinder movement featuring 6 tuned brass bells accompanied by 6 brilliantly enameled, multicolored butterfly strikers that mechanically "dance" to strike the bells during play.

Original Lithographed Tune Sheet: The highly preserved original tune sheet remains fully intact on the inner lid, proudly bearing the "B.A. Brémond Fabricant" and "Fabrique de Genève" marks. It notes the advanced technical use of “Etouffoirs en Acier soit à Spiraux” (steel spiral dampers).

The Cabinet:

Beautifully polished dark rosewood/walnut veneer case. The lid showcases an intricate, hand-fitted wood marquetry central medallion surrounded by delicate boxwood stringing and exotic wood banded borders.

🎵 Detailed 8-Tune Program:

Faust (Valse) – GounodLe Africane (March) – MeyerbeerLes Papillions (Schottish) – LubitzkiOn the Wing (Valse) – WoltonCarmen – BizetLa Favorite (Valse) – DonizettiAlbion Fantaisie (Song) – HarveySans Souci (Galop) – Ascher

⚠️ Condition Report (⚠️

Mechanism: winds smoothly, plays at the proper speed, and all controls work, last used three years ago and properly stored in climate controlled environment.

Musical Comb: silver comb is 100% complete.

Cabinet/Cosmetics: The wood veneer is in beautiful condition with a rich luster. The marquetry inlay is fully intact. Minor age-related surface wear/scratches as expected with a 130+ year old antique. Glass dust lid is present and intact. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully.

### 📜 Outstanding Provenance & Technical Specs (Documentation included):

This music box includes a highly valuable historical provenance note found inside the cabinet, detailing its exact specifications and professional care:

* **Production Year:** 1882 (Geneva, Switzerland)

* **Cylinder Size:** 13-inch brass cylinder

* **Comb Architecture:** 86 teeth in the main musical comb; 6 teeth in the bell comb

* **Special Literature Reference:** This specific model style is referenced/pictured on page 27 of Q. David Bowers' world-renowned *Encyclopedia of Automatic Musical Instruments*.

* **Professional Restoration History:** Fully reconditioned in September 2005 by renowned mechanical music expert Richard D. Castri of "Musical Wonders." Due to this high-level professional overhaul, the mechanism operates beautifully.

### 📦 Professional Packing & Shipping via UPS Pack & Ship Guarantee

Due to the extreme rarity, high value, and intricate mechanical nature of this 1882 antique, this music box will be taken directly to a corporate UPS Store for professional handling.

* **Certified Professional Packing:** This item will be custom-packed by certified specialists at The UPS Store using their official "Pack & Ship Guarantee" program. This ensures 100% professional grade materials and corporate transit liability.

* **Full Insurance:** Shipping includes full carrier insurance coverage matching the exact final sale price.

* **Secure Delivery:** An Adult Signature will be strictly required upon delivery.

*Note: The included handling fee directly covers the specialized packing service costs charged by the store to guarantee your investment arrives safely.*

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