Swiss Station Cylinder Music Box

Tiny dancers twirl to the melodious tunes produced by this incredible Swiss station cylinder music box. The cylinder is joined by a drum and bells that give richness and depth to the wonderful music the box creates. Music boxes were at the height of fashion in the late 19th century and served as a status symbol for European gentry. Switzerland was the birthplace of cylinder music boxes and home to the great majority of the most renowned manufacturers. This particular style, commonly referred to as a “station” or “showcase” box, was used to entertain guests in hotel lobbies, train stations and other similar public places. Today, these ingenious musical masterpieces are highly sought-after by collectors of musical automata.

Circa 1890

33 1/8" wide x 16 7/8" deep x 31 1/2" high