Switzerland, early 20th century
Exquisite miniature piano-form music box crafted in gilded sterling silver and cobalt blue enamel, richly mounted with turquoise cabochons. The hinged lid and keyboard cover reveal beautifully engraved interiors with scrolling decoration and enameled black-and-white piano keys. The finely chased gilt scrollwork and lyre-shaped legs are typical of Reuge’s luxurious early production. Signed Reuge on the winding stem.
A masterful example of early 20th-century Swiss craftsmanship, combining mechanical ingenuity with the elegance of precious materials.
Dimensions: 8 cm (height with lid raised 23 cm) × 15 cm (width) × 17 cm (length)
Material: Gilded sterling silver, cobalt enamel and turquoise.
Maker: Reuge, Sainte-Croix, Switzerland