Napoleon III Period Living Room Music Box / Case, Weiser And Neuman Paris Gavioli

Antique parlor music box circa 1870-1880Very beautiful model with cylinder and rack.Inlaid wooden case with flower bouquet motifs. Painted wooden body in imitation of rosewood.20cm x 37cm x 14cm high.On the front is an engraved brass plaque: “Weiser & Neumann, Depositaries of the Maison Gavioli Fils, Gold Medalists, 57 Passage Jouffroy, Paris”Weiser & Neumann were the official distributors in France of the famous Gavioli music boxes, originating from Italy, essentially fairground organs converted into parlor mechanisms. The mention “Depositories of the Maison Gavioli Fils” indicates a mandate for sale by Gavioli Fils, very renowned in the 19th century for their organs and musical boxes. 57 Passage Jouffroy, Paris: prestigious location, place of quality musical and watchmaking businesses during the Belle Époque. Very beautiful model in working order. Several tunes. In beautiful condition