Swiss Enamel and Gold Musical Snuff Box

Circa 1829, Can you believe what’s hiding inside? This exceptional 19th-century gold box appears at first glance be an exquisite snuff box adorned with a charming Swiss enamel vista encircled by a multitude of natural pearls. A quick wind of the key, however, reveals the complex mechanism hidden inside, and the box plays a wistful tune. Once known as carillons à musique, musical snuff boxes were once considered status symbols amongst the wealthy elite. A step above the traditional snuff box, musical boxes helped to influence the development and popularity of all music box production in the 19th century. Visit our website for more info. Item No. 31-7150. #shorts #antiques #snuffbox #musicbox