
Movement: Swiss Musical Movement (Mechanical). Tune: "The Emperor Waltz" (Johann Strauss II).
Base: Genuine Burled Wood (likely Thuja or Elm). Dimensions: 5" Height x 3.5" Diameter. Mechanical: Tested and working beautifully. The music box plays with a clear, resonant tone and the dancers rotate smoothly without hesitation.Base: The burled wood base is in excellent condition with a deep, glossy finish and rich natural grain. Glass: The glass dome has a visible structural crack (see macro photos) and shows some age-related scuffing/cloudiness. Interior: The dancers' fabric clothing is well-preserved and the interior stage remains intact. This is a quintessential Reuge automaton featuring a dancing couple in formal attire gliding to the elegant Emperor Waltz.
Crafted in Switzerland, this piece features a premium burled wood base, a hallmark of Reuge's luxury production. While there is a crack in the glass dome, the mechanical integrity of this piece is superb, making it a perfect acquisition for a collector who values the high-fidelity Swiss sound and smooth movement of a genuine Reuge.
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