Musical vinaigrette with key and box
Musical vinaigrette with key and box
Switzerland
Early 19th century
Steel, brass; mechanical works, casting, gilding
Height 1.5 cm, diameter 2.9 cm; 3.8 x 6.5 x 4.8 cm (box)
Musical movement with spring engine comprised of pinned cylinder and stack of steel tuned slats is mounted in round cast gold-plated case. The case hipped upper part is decorated with the embossed images of acanthus leaves. Aperture is in the top with square winding rod, surrounded by floral rosace. Cylindrical lateral surface is ornamented with foliage curls and convex beads. The case bottom is closed by circular presswork polished lid. The key made in the form of a scepter with steel rod and ornately shaped gilded grip winds the mechanism.
Инв.6478.1-3/ДПИ