Reuge Swiss Music Box Vienna State Opera Wood Mozart Magic Flute Die Zauberflöte For Sale

A charming and collectible Reuge Swiss musical movement music box — one of the most respected names in mechanical music worldwide — featuring a beautifully rendered marquetry scene of the Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper) on the hinged lid.

The Box:

• Lid: Pyrography/wood inlay scene depicting the façade of the Vienna State Opera, with street-level fountain detail — a fitting tribute to the opera house most associated with Mozart
• Construction: Walnut-toned hardwood case with darker wood frame, raised on four turned ball feet
• Interior: Divided into two sections — large open storage compartment on the left; music movement compartment on the right with removable lid panel
• Size: Approximately 6" × 4 × 2 1/2"

The Movement:

• Maker: Reuge, Sainte-Croix, Switzerland (stamped on the movement)
• Tune: Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) by W.A. Mozart — identified on paper label on base
• Type: Single-tune cylinder movement with steel comb
• Condition:Working - Plays music, although may need a slight tuning to ensure everything moves smoothly.

Base: Underside bears original paper tune label reading "Die Zauberflöte Mozart" and the Reuge key/winder is present

A perfect gift for a Mozart lover, opera enthusiast, or collector of Swiss mechanical music. The Vienna Opera imagery makes this a natural souvenir of Austria and a conversation piece for any music room or display shelf.