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Music box with mirror and powder compact

By Cauvery, 18 September, 2013
Description

Small music box.  gold in colour. Engraved with a harp, French horn, a string instrument and a couple of other instruments as well as flowers on the lid. When opened there is a mirror on the inside of th lid. To th left there is a door with "Elgin American made in USA PAT PEND" engraved on it. Small latch opens door when pressed. Inside there is a there is a powder puff that also says " Elgin American" underneath there is a small fabric powder screen and some powder reminents.  Beside this door is a button but I am unsure of its purpose.  To the right there is a wind up handle. This also does not work as it seems to be over wound.

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Metal gold coloured
Distinguishing marks
Elgin American made in USA PAT PEND
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
Approximately 2 3/4 inches by 1 3/4 inches
Date Period
Unknown
History
Was my grandmothers
Price Paid (If known)
Unknown
For Sale?
Yes
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