A Swiss mahogany and simulated rosewood musical box, Nicole Freres, circa 1890, playing a choice of eight airs via a pinned brass cylinder and tuned steel combs, the movement driven by a single wound spring drum mounted on a gilt iron bed beneath a hinged glass internal cover, with selection levers to the sides, the comb stamped by the maker, the lid with applied printed and hand written tune sheet also printed for the maker and serial numbered 3322, the case of typical rectangular form with marquetry inlaid lid, 14cm high, 45cm wide, 21cm deep Provenance: The estate of Christopher and Rosemary Warren