Musical box
Category
Musical instruments, devices and recordings
Date
Unknown
Materials
mahogany, satinwood, gilt, metal, leather, textile, shell
Measurements
160 x 300 mm
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 290032
Summary
Musical Box, Grand Piano-shaped. Mahogany (?) veneered case, edged in satinwood (?) and ebony and bone (?) 'keyboard' inlaid into lid. Gilt mounts and keyhole escutcheon on bent-side and cheek-side. A mirror inside the hinged lid. A removable tray holds a manicure and sewing set. The musical box movement is under a similar tray across the front of the 'piano'. On five turned ebonised legs.