Rare Large 15" Fred Zimbalist Etched Silver Cello Music Box Swiss Thorens Works!

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Seller: Top-Rated Seller peace235 ✉️ (13,992) 100%, Location: Columbia, Missouri, US, Ships to: US & many other countries, Item: 404252765356 Rare Large 15" Fred Zimbalist Etched Silver Cello Music Box Swiss Thorens Works!. Offered for your consideration is this Rare large Fred Zimbalist CELLO Music Box. This music box is a Fred Zimbalist Creation. This cello stands 15" in height and opens and winds from the back. There is a clasp at the top back to open. It has a Swiss Thorens movement and plays "The Anniversary Song" It is in working order and plays when the back is opened. The inside of the case is also decorated and there is a small fold out jewelry or storage compartment.  The cello sits on a lovely hand tooled base that measures 5 1/4" square. The lovely, ornate case is nickel silver and is beautifully hand chased all over. The case was hand chased in India completely by hand without the use of any machines. The casting is also done by hand with sand molds.  The cases were then shipped to Fred Zimbalist in Cleveland, Ohio where he fitted each case with a Swiss Thorens movement.  He is well known in the music box world for his highly prized and unique Nickel Silver plated creations and each one is unique and no two were exactly the same.  Fred Zimbalist was born in Russia (1909-2003) He was an accomplished harmonica player and related to Ephram Zimbalist Sr. (famed concert violinist) He founded the Zimbalist Music Box Company which he operated out of Cleveland Ohio. The music box weighs over 6 pounds before packing. Safely packed and padded delivery will be calculated to your destination.   Please view and enlarge all photos to further aid in description and if you have any questions just ask. Please excuse the shadows and reflection in the photos.  PLEASE read item description and ask any questions you may have before purchasing. I do my best to honestly describe everything accurately and try and show many clear, detailed photos to aid in description. Please keep in mind that most of my items are Antique and Vintage and may show some slight normal wear characteristic of use and age. I will tell you if I find any MAJOR defects or flaws in the description. SHIPPING: I always ship promptly after payment .  is received. I WILL GLADLY COMBINE SHIPPING ON ALL MULTIPLE PURCHASES THAT CAN SAFELY BE SHIPPED IN ONE PACKAGE.
  • Condition: Used
  • Condition: Very Nice Condition Opens in the back with Jewelry Compartment Swiss Thorens Movement Plays Anniversary Song
  • Modified Item: No
  • Featured Refinements: Swiss Music Box
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
  • Brand: Fred Zimbalist
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1940-1969

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