Music Instruments

#MMIS84. Antique European Inlaid Music Box. Purchased in Europe this antique Music box having several songs as noted in the gorgeous detailed paper label attached to the upper interior box. I am not knowledgeable with music boxes so I have placed many many photos which are large and close up for viewing all damages that I can see. I have also noticed shown in photos the right side missing, broken spokes as shown and it looks to be perhaps a glass interior cover which only the frame now is there. The handles missing as shown.

Their is 8 music songs as shown in photos and please see bottom as underneath has opening (as shown) which also needs repair. I think having the time and knowledge this would benefit the right individual and in turn would have future rewards of a fine antique treasure. This would definitely be a great task for a winter project or relaxing yet skillful venture. Please feel free to ask any questions and I have added very large photos for viewing.

My photos are always part of my description. In addition the music colorful paper label is in wonderful condition for its age and the gold (I believed it to be bronze) is also in wonderful condition as shown also in my photos below. This would bring a great fulfillment for the right person and something to be proud of when completing this restoration The inlaid area shown on the front cover is beautiful as well and with polishing and the right side wood placed back in place --this antique inlaid music box would make a exciting antique treasure. .

#GC. Rare Georges Chanot Antique Violin.

Violin: The Violin bears a label marked "George Chanot, A'Paris Annee 1855".
Overall length measures 59mm. The body measures 35.5 mm. The upper body width measures 60.1mm. The lower body width measures 20.6mm. The body thickness 3.7mm. These measurements comply with standing violin in criteria.
Top is made of Fine select of Spruce Wood. The back is a unusual one-piece carved, with beautiful grains of Maple wood.
The ribs are also made of Fine Flamed Maple.
The Pegs, fingerboard and Tailpiece are made of a fine quality of Ebony wood.
The F-Holes and C-Corners are in excellent condition.
The original varnish is well preserved in its Gold-Brown Coloring.
The violin has a deep resonance which compares and equals with that of the Old Masters.
This French Violin is in an unusual state of Excellent and Superior Appearance as well.
This Violin and the label appear to be an original