Circus model supplied by Shefras

[jingle]

Looks like it was made last week

[moonriver]

Looks like it was made last week

It does!

Generally disappointing selection at Morphys again

[kris]

Inspiration for the circus model, perhaps?
In Morphy's forthcoming sale:

Whimsical carousel music box made by Bornand Freres in Ste. Croix, Switzerland, C. 1885. This Instrument uses a double mainspring 8" cylinder movement playing eight popular tunes to turn the carousel horses, gondolas, has the monkey crank the carousel organ and moves the two musicians as they play their instruments. A wonderful example of an early music box automata, with a great look and aged patina. Dimensions: 26" x 17 - 1/4" x 37".

hello, thank you for this example
k