Swiss walnut cased music box, of rectangular form, inlaid with…
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Swiss walnut cased music box, of rectangular form, inlaid with fruitwoods in a central floral spray and boxwood strung, playing twelve American Airs length 60 cm. Depth 19 cm. Height 14.5 cm
Circa 1860
Boxwood. Boxwood is a hard, yellow coloured, close grained timber. In the 19th century it was often used for inlays because of its contrasting colour to the darker timbers of the carcase.
Because of its fine grain and resistnce to splitting or chipping it has also been used for treen, turnings, carvings and other small wooden items.
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