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Vintage REUGE Musical Carousel Cigarette Holder - Green with Hand-Painted Flowers
A charming Italian-made carousel cigarette holder with a genuine Swiss REUGE musical movement. When wound, the music plays, the carousel turns, and the curved doors open to reveal the gilt holders inside - a delightful mechanical piece for collectors of music boxes and mid-century decorative objects.
Tunes (2):- Doctor Zhivago (Lara's Theme)- Edelweiss
Details:- Movement: REUGE Swiss Musical Movement (original label on base, REUGE MUSIC winding key)- Made in Italy (original sticker on base)- Deep green glaze with hand-painted floral bouquets in red, blue and green- Gilt metal columns, cherub finial and footed base with mask feet- Height: approx. 33.5 cm (13.2 in)- Diameter: approx. 16 cm (6.3 in)
Condition:- Fully working - music plays and the carousel turns. A video of it in operation is included in the listing.- Some rust and tarnish to the metal parts, consistent with age, as shown in photos.- The base carries a handwritten Japanese inscription from the original owner, commemorating a trip to Switzerland in September 1982 - a nice piece of its history.- Please see all photos for details.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING:Each item is carefully packed with a minimum of 8cm of protective cushioning on all sides to ensure safe arrival. High-value items are shipped with insurance. We use FedEx or SpeedPAK for international shipping.
CUSTOMS & DUTIES:- USA buyers: We ship DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). All import duties and taxes are covered by the seller. No surprise charges on delivery.- EU / UK buyers: Import VAT and customs duties are the buyer's responsibility. Please check your local regulations before purchasing.
