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Music Box Movement Gold-Plated Music Boxes

Music Box Made in Switzerland



Technical description

Swiss made, the music box is composed of two parts: the music box movement and the case.

This page treats the following subjects:

1. The music box movement
2. The case
3. Directions for use
4. Maintenance
5. Warranty

The Music Box Movement

		(1) The tune is produced by the keyboard, which is stamped out in a special quality steel, then split in order to obtain 18 strips. The strips are then electronically tuned to vibrate on the right notes. Moreover, feathers (a) are glued by hand on the basses to control the vibrations and ensure the purity of the music box movement notes.

		(2) The 35 components of the music box movement are set on the plate (base) by 6 nickel-plated screws. Made of a special alloy, the plate is brushed, then gold-plated*. At Gueissaz-Jaccard’s, its more massive construction gives the best possible sonority to the music box movement.

(3) The music box movement barrel, made of a special alloy, is brushed, then gold-plated. It hides the mechanism of the winder which is located under the box.

(4) The gold-plated brass roll comprises 60 to 80 pins according to the tunes, which are arranged by the composer, the “transposer” in our jargon.

(5) The regulator is made of gold-plated* brass. It ensures a good rhythm to the melody.

The case

The case is milled in a block of Altuglas® by qualified specialists. Several delicate operations (sanding, sandpaper, polish, gilding…) confer its precious character to this music box.

Directions for use

		Wind up the key (b) without forcing. To start the melody, face the music box with the small weight (c) towards you. Sway it slowly to the right and then to the left to stop the music.

Maintenance

Your music box does not require any particular maintenance. So as not to damage it, please use the enclosed cloth.

Warranty

Five years warranty from date of purchase on manufacturing mechanical defects only.

*The 23 carat gilding ensures protection of the sensitive parts against oxidation.

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