Antique Music Boxes
Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Music Boxes
Brass, Steel, Iron
Early 1900s Other Antique Music Boxes
Oak
1890s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Music Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
19th Century Swiss Antique Music Boxes
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Music Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Early 20th Century German Classical Greek Antique Music Boxes
Metal
19th Century French Baroque Antique Music Boxes
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Music Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Early 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Music Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Music Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
19th Century American Other Antique Music Boxes
Oak
1870s Swiss Napoleon III Antique Music Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Music Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Music Boxes
Metal
Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Music Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
19th Century Swiss Napoleon III Antique Music Boxes
Wood
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Music Boxes
Early 20th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Music Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Music Boxes
Stone, Alabaster, Metal, Silver Plate
1840s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Music Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Early 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Music Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Music Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Music Boxes
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Music Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Music Boxes
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Music Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Early 19th Century French Antique Music Boxes
Tortoise Shell
19th Century French Victorian Antique Music Boxes
Bronze
1880s Swiss Black Forest Antique Music Boxes
Wood
Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Music Boxes
Mahogany
19th Century Swiss Other Antique Music Boxes
Brass
1880s Swiss Victorian Antique Music Boxes
Rosewood
19th Century German Victorian Antique Music Boxes
Wood
19th Century Austrian Other Antique Music Boxes
Satinwood
19th Century Swiss Other Antique Music Boxes
Walnut
19th Century Antique Music Boxes
Linen
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Music Boxes
Other
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Music Boxes
Bronze
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Music Boxes
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Antique Music Boxes
Bone
19th Century American Classical Antique Music Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century German Other Antique Music Boxes
Brass
19th Century American Antique Music Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Antique Music Boxes
Satinwood
Late 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Music Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Mid-19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Music Boxes
Metal
1920s French Antique Music Boxes
Metal
Late 19th Century American Antique Music Boxes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Music Boxes
Wood
1880s Swiss Biedermeier Antique Music Boxes
Steel
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Music Boxes
Leather, Paper
1920s French Antique Music Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Music Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Music Boxes
Metal
19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Music Boxes
Wood
1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Music Boxes
Brass
1870s Swiss Victorian Antique Music Boxes
Brass, Steel
Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Music Boxes
Brass, Steel
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Music Boxes
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Music Boxes
Crystal
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How Much are Antique Music Boxes?
- Are music boxes rare?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It depends on the make and model of the music box. To find the value of a music box, experts suggest that you work with a certified appraiser. The value of a music box will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted music boxes on 1stDibs.
- What is a Polyphon music box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Polyphon music box is a wooden box that plays small interchangeable metal discs. Polyphon Musikwerke invented the device in 1870 and began producing them for sale in 1897 in Leipzig, Germany. Find a variety of Polyphon music boxes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The box that plays music is called a music box in the U.S. and a musical box in the UK. Early versions date back to the 19th century, and many of them came from factories located in Switzerland. Shop a large selection of antique and vintage music boxes on 1stDibs.
- What is the best music box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The best music box for you depends on your preferences for design, size, and music. Music boxes may be intricately carved or brightly-colored, and contain musical themes from famous plays or films. Music boxes can also be musical boxes designed to hold jewelry or other trinkets.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Regina music boxes have musical information carefully stored on a metal disc. A Regina music box works when the holes in the disc engage with the teeth of a gear that leads to the plucking of a musical comb generating a pleasant sound.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first music box was likely made in Switzerland around the end of the 18th century. Originally, most music boxes were quite small, but as time went on, larger versions developed. Shop a collection of antique and modern music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Are music boxes still made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, music boxes are still made today. A number of artisans continue to produce music boxes by hand. Companies may also mass produce music boxes using machinery. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is an old music box called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An old music box made from snuff boxes during the 18th century is called a carillons à musique. It is a French word meaning "chimes of music." You'll find a selection of antique music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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