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This graceful cylinder music box is an
exciting instrument that will add to the
beauty of the finest home.
CYLINDER BOX ON MATCHING WOOD TABLE
Graceful and elegant!
This lovely box is one of the most delicately proportioned we have
seen. Musically, the box is attractive too. It plays eight tunes from a
large 15Y-i" long cylinder. The music is played on a two part comb.
Apart from some redampering (we can do this for you at low cost) the
box is choice. The case could use some minor touch up work.
The instrument and the matching table measure 4' high (lid open), 3'
wide and 1'6" deep. The finish of the cabinet is of beautifully burled
golden-toned week. The attractiveness is further enhanced by an inlaid
lyre and garland motif on the lid. Our price should pennit the purchaser
to make several hundred dollars of profit. Net $795.00 (Stock No.
CYL-1516)
CYLINDER MUSIC BOX AND TABLE
Inexpensive!
This cylinder box dates from the turn of the 20th century. It plays
12 tunes on a 13" long cylinder. The tune in play at a given time is
shown by a tune indicator.
The box is equipped with a mandolin or zither attachment which can
be turned on or off at will. The box plays well and has a sharp tone.
Dimensions are: 3'6" high (lid open), 2'4" wide, 1'3" deep. The
instrument is of ebony finish with transfer designs. The stand or table is
a bit wobbly and could use regluing at the joints. If You want us to have
our workshop spruce this box up to A-I standard for you, we can do it
at low cost. Inexpensive at $895.00 (Stock No. CYL-2413)
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ORCHESTRA BOX WITH AUTOMATIC FIGURES
This is one of the most interesting orchestra boxes in existence
anywhere. The striking of the bells is done by finely-detailed monkey
figures and, to the left of them, a mandarin gentleman operates the
beU-laden cymbalstern! All of these figures move as the music plays.
The box is a large and heavy one and measures 3' wide, 2'3" high,
and 1'5" deep. It plays from a large 20" long cylillder which has a
repertoire of eight different tunes. In addition to the eight tuned
musical bells and the cymbalstern there are two drums: a tenor drum
with eight beaters and a wood drum with eight beaters.
The music box case has an ebony finish. On the underside of the lid
is the program card which reveals that the box was originally sold in
Philadelphia many, many years ago (probably c. 1880 - 1890). The
instrument is basically choice and sound and all of the parts are intact.
However, the governor is stiff and the gear train will need attention. In
addition the comb should be worked on (although no teeth or tips are
defective) and the box should be carefully cleaned. We can do this for
you - a first class job - if you desire.
This unusual and outstanding orchestra box is yours for S1995.00
(Stock No. CYL·2508)
EXPERT SHIPPING AND PACKING
at low cost...
Our shipping and packing depar"tment is ready to pack and send yow'
order to anywhere in the world. If you are ordering from Europe,
Australia, Asia or elsewhere you'U find that our Export Department
will save you lots of money. We're near the Port of Los Angeles, the
gateway to all parts of the world.
If you're ordering from anywhere in the U.S.A. you'll find that our
Shipping Department will do a good job for you at a low price. In fact,
all we'U charge you is our actual cost. By careful packing, shipping and
routing you'll find that the instrument you've ordered wiU arrive in
good condition at your home. Many collectors have found that the
savings effected by ordering from Hathaway and Bowers, Inc. have
more than paid aU shipping costs. Skip the fuss! We'll take care of all
details and bill you at our actual cost - and, you can't do betler than
that!
-Terry Hathaway
-Q. David Bowers