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VIENNA LIFE
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- A REUGE SWISS RAILWAY STATION DANCING
A REUGE SWISS RAILWAY STATION DANCING DOLL MECHANICAL M...A REUGE SWISS RAILWAY STATION DANCING DOLL MECHANICAL MUSIC BOX REPRODUCTION, 72 NOTES, 3 TUNES, COIN OPERATED, SAINTE-CROIX, SWITZERLAND, 1990s, the rectangular walnut and ebonized wood case with shaped arch crest centering a stylized spire before a top framing a clear glass panel, within a tapering cornice over a left side winding aperture and right side key locking escutcheon, flanking a frontal hinged door with glass window within baluster pilasters and right side coin slot, above a brass plaque engraved "REUGE MUSIC" flanking a lyre over a red silk lined carved lyre and scrolling vine fretwork panel, opening to an interior with miniature 18th century style ballerina doll wearing a bonnet and antique blue silk dress trimmed in gilt thread with lace, before the hand crank brass and steel mechanical works with cylindrical spring cover stamped "SAINTE-CROIX / SWITZERLAND," and mounted on a slanted rectangular brass base plaque beneath a back side printed label "REUGE MUSIC" flanking a lyre above "SAINTE-CROIX SWITZERLAND," over "Anniversary Song - Donauwellen / J. Ivanovici / Tales from the Vienna Woods / J. Strauss / Vienna Life / J. Strauss," and lower left "CH 3/72," opposite "37235," enclosed by a Renaissance revival style polychrome printed border, raised on a step molded base and conforming ogee plinth, includes one hand crank, one key, and Reuge directions booklet. Height: 18 1/2" Width: 13 1/2" Depth: 8 3/4" Note: This Swiss handcrafted walnut case and coin operated cylinder music mechanism faithfully follows the originals placed in railroad stations throughout Switzerland during the turn of the last century.
Condition:
Good condition with negligible wear. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
- FRENCH MUSICAL COQUETTE AUTOMATA DOLL
FRENCH MUSICAL COQUETTE AUTOMATA DOLL BY REUGEFrench musical automated doll seated at dressing table and mounted on light rose colored velvet base. Labels on underside: 'Romance', The Blue Danube & Vienna Life, J Strauss, 2/36 1485, Sainte-Croix Switzerland, Made by Reuge'. Hand written 'La Coquette 1993 Paris' and signed; stamped 'Le Nombre D'Or, Duchaussons Christine, Poupeea - Automates'. Measures 15"H; base is 8"L x 9.5"W x 3"H.
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