Enchanting Fully Working 1950s Kigu Music Box 73-20 Musical Minuette second hand gift Place names and the sea

Place names and the sea are shown in vibrant gilding

The Bakelite and chrome all look as though this compact has spent the last ninety plus years in a cabinet

The outer edge of the lid has engraved flowers & foliage

375 Denoting Carat 9 Gold

The interior case is fitted with a mirror which gives a good and accurate reflection

Enchanting Fully Working 1950s Kigu Music Box 73-20 Musical Minuette second hand gift Place names and the seaA delightful 1950s Kigu Minuette music box made in the heyday of this well known British brand. Kigu Ltd. describe this model on page 12 of their 1957 price list as: 73 20 52 Engine Turned Flower & Ribbon pattern Minimum Retail 126 this symbol represents a shilling which was pre decimal old English money. 52 was the wholesale price in 1957 when purchasing one dozen (12). The total price being 624 The 1960 Kigu Ltd. catalogue also features this model