ANTIQUE Swiss M. Schwalb Black Forest Brienz Carved Music Trinket Jewelry Box EU

See Video for Music - Music Works, when shut it finishes a short set. Weggiserlied is the Song played. This charming music box works perfectly and is has a carved edelweiss flowers. It has a functional top and storage inside. No callouts, and still opens and closes with music. Minor White Markings inside jewelry box. *Pics Black Forest-style music boxes, particularly those from Brienz, Switzerland, were prominently crafted in the late 19th to early 20th century. The broader category of Swiss Black Forest carved music boxes, as noted in various sources, typically dates from around the 1880s to the 1920s, with many examples cited from circa 1880 to 1900. Without precise details on the M. Schwalb music box, it’s reasonable to infer it was likely produced within this period, roughly between 1880 and 1920, as this aligns with the peak of Black Forest carving and Swiss music box manufacturing. 4.75" L x 4 "W x 3" D Swiss Crafted Hand carved ANTIQUE The term "Weggiserlied" refers to a traditional Swiss folk song associated with Weggis, a municipality on the shores of Lake Lucerne in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. Below is a detailed overview based on available information: Background Origin: The name "Weggiserlied" is tied to Weggis, a town known for its scenic location at the base of Mount Rigi and its mild climate, conducive to southern plants like chestnut trees and palms. The name Weggis itself derives from a Celtic term meaning "Place of the Ferrymen," reflecting