French 19th Century Music Box with Marquetry Inlay

A 19th century French eight airs music box, the floral…
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A 19th century French eight airs music box, the floral marquetry inlay lid with banded borders, the eight tunes listed on the original card to the interior lid - 'Romeo et Juliette, etc., the mechanism with seven graduating bells struck by bird form hammers, the comb complete with only one short tooth, working, ornate gilt metal side handles, complete with key. 57.5 cm x 30.5 cm x 23 cm.

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