Fine Nicole Freres, Geneve inlaid rosewood-cased six-cylinder interchangeable musical box on stand, No 43931, the 49cm barrels playing a total of thirty-six airs (as listed on accompanying printed and handwritten card) on a two-part steel comb, stamped twice 'Nicole Freres', numbered and stamped to the bed-plate, the crossbanded and boxwood-strung box inlaid with musical trophies and birds perching amidst foliage over scrollwork, 96cm x 31.5cm x 24cm high, on original table stand with shaped drawer housing the remaining cylinders beneath sliding cover, 126cm x 64cm x 80cm high, in total 104cm high

Sold with handwritten presentation note to the 7 year-old recipient, dated 22nd September 1906.