Paillard 19th century cylinder music box with 6 melodies .
28 cm (11") long cylinder
Winding crank on the left side of the case; zither and tune indicator; switches on the right
Lid with rosewood floral inlays; inner glass dust cover; the case has two cast ornate handles
The bronze badge inside says «1881 Longue Marche Patented 1879»
Paillard stamp underneath the case with black ink
Cabinet: 96.5 cm (38") wide; 40.6 (16") deep; 11" high
Music box: 91.5 cm (36") wide; 36.2 cm (14" 1/4) deep

In 1875, Paillard built the first musical box factory and the company's name was listed among the giants of Swiss music box manufacture .
In 1894, the company ceased production of music boxes and started producing phonographs, gramophones, clockwork motors and typewriters.