A late 19th century Swiss inlaid walnut and kingwood eight air musical box, the lid inlaid with a brass and hardstone central cartouche, sides with cast bronze handles, lid with attached play list, Quatuor Expression, listing the eight airs and playing upon a 17 inch cylinder with four co***, width 34in. depth 14in. height 10.5in. CONDITION: Case a little faded and would benefit from repolishing, lid is slightly domed and has a fine hairline crack running from the left side in towards the middle and scattered small dents and scratch marks commensurate with age, printed play list just about fits inside the lid, no key present, cylinder looks to be in good order, all teeth of the co*** are present, does play, although all metal work is somewhat oxidised, particularly the co*** and the plaque where the selection l***rs are placed, small ivorine escutcheon to the front is broken with a small piece missing, ebonised plinth heavily scuffed and scratched, but overall fair to good condition and ripe for restoration.