Description
Subject: M.I. Hummel "In Tune" Limited Edition Musical Box by Anri & Reuge Item Specifics • Brand: Goebel / M.I. Hummel • Collaboration: Anri (Italy) & Reuge (Switzerland) • Series: Four Seasons Series (Third Edition) • Title: "In Tune" (Mach's Nach) • Limited Edition: No. 04805 of 10,000 • Year Produced: 1987 (Released 1988) • Musical Movement: Reuge 36-Note Swiss Movement • Song Played: The Blue Danube (Blaue Donau) • Material: Hand-Carved Wood, Hand-Painted Porcelain Plaque • Handmade: Yes (Hand-carved, hand-painted, and hand-tuned components) • Features: Original Box, Certificate/Booklet Included • Country of Manufacture: Italy / Switzerland / W. Germany Key Features • Triple-Artisan Collaboration: A rare collectible featuring M.I. Hummel artistry, precision hand-carved woodwork by Anri, and a world-class musical movement by Reuge. • Limited Edition Status: This piece is individually numbered 04805 of 10,000, making it a significant find for serious Hummel or music box collectors. • Handmade Quality: Every element of this box showcases manual craftsmanship, from the chiseled wooden frame to the meticulously hand-tuned 36-note mechanical movement. • Musical Performance: Plays a crisp, melodic rendition of Johann Strauss’s "The Blue Danube." Condition Report • Functional: The Reuge movement has been tested and is in excellent working order, playing clearly and at the proper tempo. • Cosmetic: The porcelain plaque is in pristine condition with no chips, cracks, or fading. The wooden case shows minor, light surface scuffing on the top edges of the frame consistent with careful previous display. • Packaging: Includes the original Goebel box and the informational series booklet. The box shows some light shelf wear and evidence of previous tape but provides excellent protection.
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Well packaged, arrived quickly and a great price for a nice item. It also matched the description exactly as stated in the listing. Good experience!
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