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shakesgirl

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other piece
« on: September 29, 2013, 11:05:03 am »
Heres the other one. He plays one of those pianos that plays its self I believe. Also plays music.

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Re: other piece
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2013, 11:16:58 am »
cute, i like it.

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Re: other piece
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2013, 11:22:44 am »

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Re: other piece
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2013, 11:39:26 am »
It's a metal sculpture i am guessing thats a music box? it looks old but i have no idea what it's value might be.

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Re: other piece
« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2013, 12:01:05 pm »
It's a metal sculpture i am guessing thats a music box? it looks old but i have no idea what it's value might be.
Yes , it winds in the back. Im just wondering what to clean the pieces with.I was told to sand blast them, but not too sure about that.

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Re: other piece
« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2013, 02:00:48 pm »
Looks like a 1970's 'whimsy' music box to me , with an imported feel (esp the 'music box') .

If it's easy to remove , I'd suggest taking out the music box & then giving the whole little item a good scrubbing with kerosene & a toothbrush , a soap & water wash afterwards & then a coat or two of furniture wax .... that should clean it up enough for a buyer (dirty & cheap too) .

You could also finish it with lamp-black or paint if ya wanted to too , instead of wax .
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