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Musical blotter "The Bear"

    Musical blotter "The Bear"

    Switzerland, Brienz

    Circa 1930

    Wood (birch), metal volumetric carving, tint coating, mechanical works

    20 x 17 x 13 cm, 1 kg

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    Blotter is made of birch wood and walnut tint coated. Semi-circular wood block is decorated with a bear figurine-shaped grip. The movement is key-activated, the keyhole is located under the figurine that should be turned through ninety degrees. It is activated when the blotter is pressed upon paper. The musical movement is mounted inside the block. It plays two tunes.

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    Инв. 2782/ММП