Music box with mirror and powder compact

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12 years ago

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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

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