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Civil War Style Cannon Jewelry / Music Box | Fine Jewelry965 of 1917 |  |  |
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This is a Civil War Style Cannon Jewelry / Music Box.
It is by Schmid Bros. Inc.
Metal & Genuine Leather
Tune No. 151
The Impossible Dream
Made in Japan
Jewelry box contents:
Pair of 2mm pinfire pistol cuff-links
(2) 2mm pinfire pistol tie clasp
Thanks for looking,
Dave
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WOW, musical warfare!
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TO COOL............ Did that sound a little 60's. Let me rephrase that, Very Nice and love the way you've added the firearm jewelry to this box. Thanks for sharing Dave, I "likie"
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I have this exact same music box that was my grandfather's! (The tie clips and cuff links are missing.) I love this music box...I remember playing with it as a little kid while visiting my grandparents.
jillane,
The pistol cuff links & tie clips are just something I put in there for the posting.
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I remember this stunning little gem:) its a keeper Dave!!!!!
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Your very welcome Dave!!!!!!