Vintage Swiss Carved Wooden Musical Fruit Bowl Edelweiss Alpine Treen Mapsa0

Vintage Swiss Carved Wooden Musical Fruit Bowl Edelweiss Alpine Treen Mapsa

£55.00
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Vintage Swiss Carved Wooden Musical Fruit Bowl Edelweiss Alpine Treen Mapsa

Vintage Swiss Carved Wooden Musical Fruit Bowl Edelweiss Alpine Treen Mapsa

£55.00
Item Overview
  • Type: Vintage Swiss Mechanical Musical Bowl / Hand-Carved Alpine Treen Platter
  • Designer: A. Amacher (Weggis, Switzerland)
  • Brand: Mapsa Swiss (Swiss Musical Movement)
  • Manufacturer: Alpine Woodcarving Studio / Mapsa Mechanical Works
  • MPN: 686-7529 (Movement Serial Code)
  • Place of Origin: Weggis, Switzerland
  • Style: Black Forest Style / Swiss Folk Art / Chalet Chic Decor
  • Colour: Rich Warm Walnut Brown / Honey Satin Waxed Finish
  • Design Era: Mid-20th Century Retro (c. 1950s – 1960s)
  • Material: Hand-Carved Solid European Walnut Wood with Brass & Steel Clockwork Movement
  • Set Includes: One (1) Hand-Carved Footed Pedestal Bowl with Integrated Mechanical Music Box and Winding Key
  • Features: Clockwork Revolve Trigger, Hand-Carved Edelweiss & Alpine Flora, Fluted Scalloped Border, Original Underside Manufacturer Labels
  • Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition (Fully Functional Clockwork Movement)
  • Size and Capacity: Platter diameter measures approximately 11 inches (28 cm) across handles; stands 4 inches (10.2 cm) in total height
Dating & Historical Context
  • Dating: This fine piece of alpine treen dates precisely to the mid-20th century (c. 1950s–1960s). The specific engineering format of the high-grade Swiss clockwork cylinder movement, paired with the factory-applied serial stamp 686-7529, provides absolute diagnostic validation for this golden era of Swiss souvenir woodcraft production.
  • Historical Note: Hand-carved musical tableware items are a beautiful cornerstone of traditional Swiss folk art, pioneered in lakeside and mountain craft hubs. This premium piece features its original underside seals confirming design by A. Amacher in Weggis, a historic resort town nestled along the shores of Lake Lucerne. The movement is precision-pinned to play the legendary "Weggischer Lied" (The Weggis Waltz), a famous 19th-century Swiss folk melody celebrating the region's historic rowers. When lifted or spun, the hidden clockwork releases, allowing the bowl to turn gracefully while filling the room with its themed hometown tune.
Description
An absolutely stunning, premium example of mid-century Swiss craftsmanship, this vintage hand-carved musical fruit bowl is an exceptional find for treen and music box collectors. Meticulously shaped from a single dense block of premium European walnut, the bowl features an exquisitely fluted, wave-scalloped rim balanced by twin high-relief handle plateaus showcasing beautifully carved Edelweiss clusters and wild alpine foliage.
Expert Identification & Design Features:
  • Hometown Folk Melody: The bottom pedestal houses a high-quality Swiss cylinder movement mechanically set to play the traditional Weggiserlied waltz. It winds smoothly from the base and triggers into a flawless, resonant acoustic performance.
  • Verified Regional Provenance: Fully authenticated by the intact paper seals on the reverse side bearing the maker's stamp A. Amacher, Weggis, Switzerland.
  • Traditional Edelweiss Motif: Features deeply under-cut, hand-carved floral panels flanking the bowl, showcasing exceptional chisel control and fine relief texture.
Condition Report
This Swiss musical bowl is in exceptional vintage condition, showcasing exemplary preservation. The walnut frame is completely flawless, free from structural cracks, shrinkage splits, or historic woodworm tracking. The hand-rubbed wax finish remains deep and warm with a beautiful, authentic honey patina. Crucially, the internal Swiss mechanical movement operates smoothly and plays its turn flawlessly with clear, bright acoustic notes, steady timing, and no skipped comb teeth.
Shipping & Logistics
  • Domestic Shipping: FREE UK TRACKED DELIVERY.
  • Packaging: Securely double-wrapped in high-density cushioning inside a rigid box to guarantee pristine protection during transit.
  • Dispatch: Order before 12.00pm and we ship same day.
Returns & Payment Policies
We want you to be delighted with your heritage find.
  • Not as Described: In the unlikely event of an error in our listing, we will provide a full refund and cover the return postage costs.
  • Change of Mind: We accept returns within 30 days; however, in these instances, the buyer is responsible for the return shipping costs.

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