Cylinder box #5818 with inlay
Object NameMusic Box
Mediumwood, metal and paper
Dimensions16 × 7 1/2 × 5 1/2 in. (40.6 × 19.1 × 14 cm)
ClassificationsMusical Instruments
Credit LineGift of Donald E. Larew to the Farm House Museum. In the Farm House Museum Collection, Farm House Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object numberUM2011.436
Status
Not on viewLabel TextThis is another easily identifiable cylinder type music box produced during the most popular era for their production. However, there are slight differences between these two boxes.
This box has the standard crank winding mechanism on the left side of the box and the two-switch control system on the right, however the switches on this box are not labeled. The cylinder on this box is capable of playing six airs and is of the non-removable type. It is a brass cylinder with metal inset pins. The single piece comb on this box is missing a large portion of its teeth and the teeth that are intact are missing their fine points. In short, there is physically no way for this box to play.
The case for this music box has fared a bit better than its inner workings. The case has intact veneer on all of its exposed faces, and the lid has a unique inlay showing an artist’s brush and paint easel. Like most music boxes of the era, this case has a simple lock mechanism between the lid and the front of the box. This box does have an interesting detail in the front face panel. A pair of large metal screws work as a visual placeholder and add to the appeal of the case woodwork.
Plays 6 songs:
1. Clm Schonen Thein, Strauss
2. Lucie de Lammermoor Donizetti
3. Lucie de Lammermoor Donizetti
4. Polka Des Anges
5. Mdme Angol, Lacocq
6. Unlisted
