Very Early Cylinder Music Box with Exposed Controls

Very early cylinder music box in a plain walnut case. Probably made just before 1840.

The case has exposed controls to the lefhand side 

These early music boxes are very desirable not only due  to the rarity of the object but most of all thanks to the musical quality. This one is no different. It plays 6 tunes as indicated on the tune-sheet with a bright tone.

The name Renard (Paris, Boulevard des Italiens) is indicated on the tune-sheet. It is a resellers tune-sheet as there is no record of this maker.

“Joue une heure sans remontage” : “Plays one hour when wound” is a very daring statement.