Vintage Fred Zimbalist Hand-Etched Silver Plated Music Box - Thorens Movement

This is a dome-shaped, footed container, heavily embellished with intricate floral and scrollwork patterns. The top finial also shows detailed decorative work. Measures: 7 (17.78 cm) x (17.78 cm) Condition: The silver-tone metal is tarnished in places, which is typical for vintage silver or silver-plated items and adds to its charm. It has been lightly cleaned with a silver polishing cloth, but may benefit from a more thorough polish and cleaning. The Thorens movement is in working condition and plays well. About Fred Zimbalist Music Boxes: * Origin and Craftsmanship: Fred Zimbalist (1909-2003) founded the Zimbalist Music Box Company in Cleveland, Ohio, after World War II. He became known for his unique music boxes. Many of them, like this one, feature a nickel silver plate on brass, which was then hand-etched in India. These etching processes were quite intricate, with each piece taking approximately 3 to 4 weeks to create. A key characteristic is that no

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