Musical desk kit - Pyrogène

end of the 19th century

Desk kit, with music box and animated subject.
While the clown / pierrot presents his learned birds performance, the dog turns on itself, while music is playing.
This group sculpted on the theme of the circus is signed Alliot. The figures are positioned on a walnut base, itself underlined by a golden brass ribbon.
The music plays with its original key and tunes card, and is in perfect condition. The snuffbox-type movement plays two tunes-per-turn. Opening the matchbox triggers the music box.

Base diameter : 6 1/3 in. (160mm) - Hight : 8 2/3 in. (220mm)

To hear the music box, click on the picture below :

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