Victorian-Era Swiss Cylinder Music Box

This is a late 19th-century Swiss-made cylinder music box housed in a rectangular wooden case with an ebonized finish and marquetry details. The hinged lid opens to reveal a lithographed tune sheet attached to the interior lid, which appears to be significantly weathered, torn, and aged, showing a pastoral scene with Swiss flags. The internal mechanism features a large brass cylinder and a steel comb, protected by an inner glass dust cover framed in ebonized wood. The case is constructed with what appears to be walnut or rosewood veneers on the front panel, accented by decorative metal escutcheons and a locking mechanism. Condition issues are prominent, including some loss of finish on the ebonized edges, surface scratches, and significant degradation of the paper tune sheet. The mechanical components show a heavy patina, suggesting it may require professional cleaning and tuning. The craftsmanship reflects the high-quality industrial artistry of the Victorian period, likely originating from the Sainte-Croix region of Switzerland, known for such precision instruments.