Vintage Italian Wood Music Jewelry Box with Swiss Reuge Movement
Vintage Italian Wood Music Jewelry Box with Swiss Reuge Movement
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European craftsmanship intersects with Swiss mechanical precision in this vintage musical jewelry box. Manufactured in Italy, the wooden casing holds a winding movement by Reuge, a prestigious Swiss horological maker recognized for premier mechanical music since the 19th century. The high-gloss lid displays a classical pastoral landscape complete with figures, livestock, and a vibrant rainbow. Inside, a red velvet-lined interior provides small compartment storage alongside an oval mirror bordered by braided trim. This piece offers a highly collectible mechanism within a classic mid-century European decorative aesthetic.
Specs
Maker/Artist: Reuge (Mechanism) / Italian Maker (Casing)
Year Made: 1970s
Materials: Wood, Velvet, Brass, Glass
Dimensions: 2.5" H x 6.0" W x 4.5" D
Condition
This piece is in fair to good vintage condition with a functional winding musical movement. The high-gloss clear coat on the lid has two surface scratches (pictured), and there is minor wear to the interior lining along with a vintage nametag sticker on the base.
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