Antique/Vintage Swiss Tin Lithographed Mechanical Soldier Music Box – Hand Crank – NonworkingUnusual vintage Swiss mechanical music box featuring colorful lithographed military figures, a marching soldier, and a window displaying additional soldiers.The round metal housing is embossed “SWITZERLAND” on the side.The wooden underside retains an aged paper label handwritten in German:“Wer will unter die Soldaten”Translation: “Who wants to join the soldiers?”This is the title of a traditional German soldiers’ song.Features:* Swiss-marked metal construction* Colorful lithographed soldier illustrations* Red-rimmed circular housing* Mechanical moving-soldier display* Original-style metal hand crank* Wooden bottom with German song label* Embossed SWITZERLAND markingApproximate Measurements:* Diameter: 3 1/4 inches* Body height: 1½ inches, excluding crankMechanical Condition:The crank turns completely around with little to no resistance. Two faint clicking sounds can be heard at one point during rotation.No music plays, and the soldier figures do not move when the crank is turned.The small rotating grip at the end of the crank appears to be missing.The internal mechanism has not been opened or inspected. The cause of the malfunction is unknown.Cosmetic Condition:Visible paint loss and chipping, particularly along the red rim. Additional scratches, scuffs, finish wear, and discoloration throughout.The wooden bottom and aged German paper label remain attached.Sold AS-IS, NONWORKING, for restoration, repair, parts, or collectible display.Please examine all photographs carefully as they are part of the description.
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