Original Reuge small pocket watch with music box - A pocket watch with music box, Reuge, Switzerland/Swiss, 20th century
Video / sound demonstration:www.youtube.com/shorts/NKScPrZ2tnk
Runs and functions perfectly, plays rather quietly. Music box opens and starts by pressing the crown. Beautifully crafted and decorated case, beautiful floral handwork on the front, like new condition.
A unique opportunity to secure a working original Reuge pocket watch, which normally sells for €1,200 and much more, at a low price!
Condition 1**: Condition as new and unused, movement starts, barrel mechanism functional
History of the Swiss music box manufacturer Reuge (source: Wikipedia):
The luxury music box manufacturer Reuge in Sainte-Croix
Based in Sainte-Croix, Switzerland, and with over 155 years of experience, REUGE is positioned as a world-leading manufacturer of music automatons that are technically, acoustically, and aesthetically superlative. The combination of the movement of an automaton with an exquisite richness of sound offers an incomparable sensory experience – and evoking this emotion is the brand's aspiration. Forward-thinking and innovation define REUGE, as does respect for traditional craftsmanship.
The brand tirelessly pursues new materials, original themes, and groundbreaking acoustics, making way for the beautiful contemporary music boxes of the 21st century. REUGE's ability to transform lifeless metal into emotion continues to captivate those seeking a true work of art that transcends fleeting trends.
