REUGE VTG HUMMEL 'For Mother' Music Jewelry Box Love Is A Many Splendored Thing

Vintage Collectible REUGE Music Box - An Original Reproduction of M.J.HUMMEL Figurine #257 "FOR MOTHER" by GOEBEL Made in Italy ART TITLE: FOR MOTHER ©ARS EDITION PLAYS: "LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING" DIMENSIONS: 5.25" WIDE, 4.75" LONG, 2.75" HIGH Finely Handcrafted Classic Mediterranean Inlaid Work Golden Brown, Cream & Green shades The box has a pretty "piano finish" that is high gloss & hand-buffed Red velvet lining REUGE Swiss musical movement - Mechanism is protected under padded wood cover Stands on four brass feet Winder is on the bottom - music begins when lid is opened, take care not to overwind Original 'REUGE' trademark tag (Pictured) Vintage (late 1970's/early 80's) In 1865, Charles Reuge settled in Switzerland to make musical pocket watches. Over the years, with the help of family members and investors, Reuge developed into a mechanically advanced company while still preserving its traditional values and designs. Charles Reuge's son, Albert, opened a music box counter for selling Reuge products in 1886. Somehow, the company survived through the war and subsequent economic crisis and built the Reuge Factory in 1930, which is still in still in use today. Great condition for its age. Some fade and mild scratching, see photos. Still plays beautifully. Clean velvet interior. A great gift for the Hummel or Vintage music box collector!