Lipstick ~ Cigarette Musical Box. Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Reuge Musical Ca For Sale

This mid-century luxury vanity piece combines exquisite Italian ceramic craftsmanship with a world-renowned, precision Swiss mechanical movement made by Reuge.Key Features & Rarity:Rare Retro Melody: Unlike common classical tunes, this rare variation plays the nostalgic 1969 hit \"Raindrops Keep Fallin\' on My Head\" beautifully and smoothly!Mesmerizing Mechanical Automation: When wound and activated, the Swiss music box plays while all six ornate panels smoothly slide outward/open in unison, revealing the hidden vertical velvet-lined slots designed to hold lipsticks, vintage lip balms, or cigarettes.Classic Capodimonte Artistry:The body is crafted from high-quality Italian porcelain featuring three-dimensional raised relief depictions of playful cherubs (putti) accented by ornate scrolling gold-trimmed borders.
Condition:Mechanical: In excellent, fully functional working order. The musical movement plays clearly and the automated doors glide open and closed perfectly.Cosmetic: The hand-painted porcelain body is vibrant and beautiful. Please note there is a small, stable vertical hairline fracture on the lower rim of the top porcelain lid (as shown explicitly in the close-up photo number 3). There are no missing chunks of porcelain or active crumbling. The silver-plated base shows authentic vintage patina and light pitting consistent with its 50+ year age.This is a heavy, delicate heirloom-quality item. It will be packaged with extreme care, heavily bubble-wrapped, and shipped in a sturdy box to ensure it arrives safely at your doorstep.****Tray not included ****