Wooden Music Box Made in the 30's. With 31 Discs and Working Very Well.

This stylish music box, made of solid wood, comes from Switzerland and is an article that dates from the 1930s. The box is composed of different pieces, all of them made of light-colored mahogany wood except for the front piece and the bottom, made of oak wood. The mahogany boasts a wonderful golden tone, clean and with subtle shades. The lid bears the classic flame-shaped veneer that usually adorns the planks made with this kind of wood, and its golden-to-red color is extremely beautiful. The front plank, made of solid oak wood, is not out place at all as it is dyed the same color as the rest of the box. A warm polished finish covers the whole surface, making all the pieces equal and creating a harmonious and balanced overall.The box stands on two milled mahogany pieces located on both sides of the piece. If the outside look of this music box is really beautiful, the same can be said about the sound it generates: neat and clear, the musical reproduction is great. The mechanism has two missing reeds but this fact does not prevent to the melodies to be perfectly played and understood. To operate the music box, the user must put a metal disk inside introducing a metal axe into the central hole of each disk. Then he or she will lead the arm over the disk and wind up the mechanism. At that very moment, the melody will start filling the air with its timeless charm.The box comes with a set of thirty one metal disks, all of them with vintage melodies. Each disk is numbered and has the tunes name printed in black capital letters, perfectly legible. Among the tunes there are traditional songs, Christmas carols, nursery rhymes and other melodies that were surely popular in times. So the lucky owner of this fine music box will enjoy again many vintage melodies, long time forgotten.This delicate music box and its charming sound will fill any room with a nostalgic and beautiful touch.Measurements: Width: 250 mm. Height (lid open): 220 mm.