Antique music box Paul Beuscher Paris – miniature decor 19th century – ivorine and red velvet. Charming music box signed Paul Beuscher Paris-Bastille, a famous house founded in 1850, renowned for its refined musical instruments and objects. Made of ribbed ivorine, it opens to reveal an interior lined with deep red velvet. The lid is adorned with a 19th-century female miniature, surrounded by a finely traced radiant motif, symbolizing elegance and romanticism. A rare piece blending art, music, and Parisian refinement. Features: Period: around 1950 Signature: Paul Beuscher – Paris Bastille (original label) Material: ivorine, gilded metal, glass, and velvet Decor: miniature of a young woman in a 19th-century gown Dimensions: 18.5 cm x 14 cm x 7 cm (7.3" x 5.5" x 2.75") Function: hand-cranked music box (key mechanism) Condition: overall good condition, slight signs of wear Additional details: Superb decorative work with a ray effect Original red velvet interior, double compartment Ivorine feet, felted bottom Type: Display object, Decorative Origin: France Style: Napoleon III Material: Ceramic