Great vintage condition. In storage for years, I'd enjoyed this box when I was young and thought I'd share it instead of it being thrown out. I've both cleaned and tuned up the mechanics to ready it for sale and enjoyment by a new owner.
This box is made of wood, so it should be understood having been exposed to humidity and fluxuating temperatures for more than 50 years, my tune up did not cure that fact. Just as all wood things made of wood, this box may react to its environment by expanding in heat and humidity and contracting with cooler, dryer temperatures. It's reactions are not something you would visibly notice, however it may cause the tiny music play lever that releases when you open the box to seem sticky or slow to rise. Or, you might notice it drop down lower than it should to pop up - especially if the box is shaken up - like during shipment. If this happens, the box is not broken.
Using a simple magnet you can grab the tiny lever and release it or reseat it into it's narrow seat in the box. A small magnet that stores on the bottom of the music box will be sent with your purchase. I'll also include instructions on how to regularly clean and tune up your vintage Reugo music box so you or your children may continue to enjoy it for years to come.
Please send me any questions before purchase. Thanks!