Debussy
Reference: AXA.72.5085.000
Description
Music box in burr myrtle with typical "Art Nouveau" inlay
The typical Art Nouveau Whiplash motifs are inlaid in amaranth
Movement CH 3.72
72 notes, 3 melodies, 1 cylinder
Dimensions : 341x159x80 mm
Limited Edition of 99 pieces
The design of the box, a Premiere for a music box was inspired by "Art Nouveau" furniture style, which was the privailing furniture style during Debussy's life
The asymmetric shape of the box is a new appealing aesthetical universe that Reuge develops for the first time
A special tune plate that has the same shape than the box indicates the tunes and number of the limited edition
Included as a gift, a CD of Claude Debussy famous opus
How to use it
Slide the button on the front of the box to the right to start the melody. Then slide it back to the left to stop it
To rewind, turn the key located under the box clockwise
On these movements, a mechanism moves the cylinder sideways after the first tune, allowing the comb's teeth to play the second tune with different pins. It moves again to play the third tune and then returns automatically to its starting position
