Vintage Reuge Swiss Music Box Animated Dancing Clown Tico Tico Rita Ford NYC

This piece carries the original retail foil label from Rita Ford, Inc. Established in 1947, Rita Ford was the world's preeminent authority on antique and mechanical music. The Swiss Reuge movement plays clearly and the clown animation (head, arms, and legs) moves smoothly. Wood case shows minor age-appropriate wear to the paint/finish (see photos). And Reuge labels intact on the bottom. Authentic Vintage Reuge Swiss Musical Automaton - "Tico Tico" Clown.

This charming vintage music box features a hand-painted wooden "Circus" stage housing an animated clown. When the music plays, the clown performs a lively dance, moving his head, arms, and legs in sync with the melody. Movement: Genuine Reuge Music movement, Made in Switzerland.

Melody: "Tico Tico" Tune No. Provenance: Retains the original foil label from Rita Ford, Inc. The world-famous antique music box shop formerly located at 19 East 65th St, New York. Design: Mid-Century era aesthetic with vibrant red, yellow, and polka-dot circus patterns.

Features a shadow-print elephant on the backdrop. 6" x 5" x 3. A wonderful addition for collectors of mechanical music, Reuge automata, or vintage circus memorabilia.

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