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Empire Doré Saint Louis Crystal Etched Tumbler Glass Gilt Brass Music Box Holder
By Saint Louis
Located in Guaynabo, PR
basket cup holder with handle marked HP, Paris music box. The basket is adorned with diamond lace like in
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Early 20th Century French Empire Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Keywind 6 tune music box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Swiss music box by unknown maker. The mechanism is wound up by a key and plays 6 melodies as
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Keywind 6 tune music box
Keywind 6 tune music box
H 4.73 in W 17.33 in D 6.11 in
Music Box by Ducommun Girod playing 8 Tunes in a 2 per turn setting.
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Very early fat cylinder music box. The mechanism has a 2 per turn setting, but plays 1 tune in 2
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel

Miniature Music and Jewelery Box, Asprey London, Movement by Reuge, Switzerland
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Norwich, GB
Music and jewelery box, Asprey London. Movement by Reuge, Switzerland. Miniature jewellery and
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Vintage 1970s English Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Miniature Dresser Styled Jewelry Chest or Music Box with Pink Marble Top
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This well executed antique musical jewelry box has no maker's marks, but presumed to have been made
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Finest Quality Reuge Swiss 3.72 Note Grand Piano Inlaid Music Box Plays 3 Songs
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in Tustin, CA
Astounding, finest quality, hand-made estate 3.72 note "Reuge" music and jewelry box grand piano
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Neoclassical Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Burl

Overture Cylinder Musical Box by Paillard
Located in Zonhoven, BE
beautiful music box by Pailllard. The music box was made by the firm Paillard at the end of the
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Overture Cylinder Musical Box by Paillard
Overture Cylinder Musical Box by Paillard
H 9.06 in W 27.17 in D 13 in
Pierre Lacquer Box by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
living room, desktop or dressing table. These lacquer and brass boxes are available in three shapes
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pierre Lacquer Box by Greg Natale
Pierre Lacquer Box by Greg Natale
H 3.27 in W 5.36 in D 5.36 in
Cylinder Musical Box by Nicole Freres (Geneva)
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Early Fad Cylinder music box made in Geneva by Nicole Freres. This is a good example of those
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Cylinder Musical Box singed by H Brolliet (Geneva)
Located in Zonhoven, BE
with 2 brass strings… This music box is box is pictured in “the music box a guide for collectors” by
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron, Steel

1920 Persian Khatam Kari Footed Wooden Circular Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
compartment. Middle Eastern Persian Micro Mosaic Khatam Sadeli Inlaid Jewelry Box with a brass finial and
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Late 20th Century Indian Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Jack Ink Art Glass Box, 1980s
By Jack Ink Studios
Located in Delft, NL
Jack Ink Art glass box, 1980s A rectangular Art Glass box, with the main color of blue and
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20th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

Jack Ink Art Glass Box, 1980s
Jack Ink Art Glass Box, 1980s
H 8.27 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in
Early 19th Century Persian Wooden Box
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century Persian wooden box A large Persian wooden box and marquetry called "Khatam Kari
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Swiss 8 Air Gonçalo Alves Musical Box 19th Century
Located in London, GB
plinth base and is fitted with brass carrying handles. The music box features a 28cm cylinder playing
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Antique 1870s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

"Swan Lake" Musical Jewelry Box by Reuge of Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
ballerina in the top. The inside is lined in velvet and has a cover for the viewable music box. Lovely and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes depicting a Bouquet of Flowers to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century. This rare snuffbox
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Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

Collinson & Walton. An Aesthetic Movement burr walnut & ebonized music cabinet
By Collinson & Lock
Located in London, GB
Collinson and Walton. A rare Aesthetic Movement ebonized music cabinet with pierced gallery to the
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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Walnut

Turn of the Century French Wooden Instrument Case
Located in High Point, NC
been painted in a sober black hue; elegant brass clasps and a gracefully contoured lock piece add
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Antique Early 1900s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Marquetry Canterbury Magazine Rack 19th C
Located in London, GB
brass and white porcelain castors Antique Canterburies are extremely sought after and this item would
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Antique 1870s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Novelty Silver Plate Military Drum Biscuit Barrel
By Daniel & Arter
Located in Northampton, GB
strap with buckle to one size and is finished with a music sheet and drum sticks to the lid acting as
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Novelty Silver Plate Military Drum Biscuit Barrel
Novelty Silver Plate Military Drum Biscuit Barrel
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H 5.7 in W 5.9 in D 5.3 in
Classic Burl Walnut with Inlaid Brass Swiss Music Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This beautiful burl walnut music box with elegant brass inlaid top plays four different tunes. The
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20th Century Swiss Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Swiss Station Cylinder Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Tiny dancers twirl to the melodious tunes produced by this Swiss station cylinder music box. The
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Swiss Station Cylinder Music Box
Swiss Station Cylinder Music Box
H 31.5 in W 33.13 in D 16.88 in
Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
bells that accompany the music. Before a coin is dropped into the slot, slide the brass indicator until
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Antique Late 19th Century German Other Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box
Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box
H 85 in W 35 in D 21.75 in
Swiss Cylinder Music Box, 19th C
Located in New York, NY
Swiss cylinder four-song music box, ca. 1900, the works with model number "6187" and housed within
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Antique 19th Century American Classical Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Swiss Cylinder Music Box, 19th C
Swiss Cylinder Music Box, 19th C
H 2.25 in W 5 in D 3 in
De Coene Furniture Music Box and Speakers, Blue Tooth
By De Coene Frères, Philips
Located in Antwerp, BE
. A beautiful piece of furniture made of walnut wood and brass elements. The doors can be fully
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Glass, Wood

20th Century Vintage Thorens Gramophone AD-30 Disc Player Music Box
Located in Sofia, BG
Here we present a vintage Thorens Gramophone AD-30 disc player/ music box, Thorens model #755
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Mid-20th Century European Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Swiss Samuel Troll Fils Key Wind Cylinder Music Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Made in Switzerland in approximately 1850, this key wind brass cylinder music box is set in a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Black Forest Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Antique French carved wooden Music Box Trivet-hand painted Ceramic Surface-20s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Wonderful vintage Table Decoration - hand-carved Walnut Music Box Trivet with Art Nouveau Motifs
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique 6 Bell and Drum Music Box by Charles Lecoultre, c. 1870
Located in London, GB
A magnificent quality six bell and drum cylinder music box made by Charles Lecoultre of Geneva
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Antique 1870s Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Jar Cookies Musical Biscuiter Music Box French Vintage Candy Dish Biscuit Bowl
Located in Bastogne, BE
, brass, Art Nouveau, France, 1970s. The bonbonniere or biscuit jar is very elegant and rare in design
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Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Brass

Antique 6 Bell Fortissimo Music Box by J Manger & Co, c. 1885
Located in London, GB
An excellent-sounding Fortissimo 6 bell antique music box made by J. Manger & Co. of Geneva
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Miniature Music and Jewellery Box Asprey, London, Movement by Rouge, Switzerland
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in Norwich, GB
Music and Jewellery Box, Asprey London. Movement by Reuge, Switzerland. Miniature jewellery and
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Musical Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 9 Bell Interchangeable Music Box on Table by Nicole Freres, c. 1870
By Nicole Frères
Located in London, GB
we can send you a link to hear the music box on Youtube >>> A superb interchangeable cylinder music
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss High Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique 6 Bell Music Box with Enamel Bee Strikers by Karrer, c. 1875
Located in London, GB
A lovely quality antique music box made by Karrer of Geneva, Switzerland in c. 1875. The fully
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Large Super Deluxe Italian Inlaid Music Box with 32 Note Swiss Reuge Cylinder
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Offering this rare and vintage large Italian inlaid marquetry music box with gilded metal "claw
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Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Tulip Wood and Painted Four-Song Cylinder Music Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Listen to soft, cheerful music in your living room with this traditional, antique music box
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Early 20th Century French Musical Instruments

Materials

Tulipwood

Art Deco Japonisme Lantern Pendant W. Mount Fuji and Traditional Music Graphics
Located in Lisse, NL
colors that were used to paint the Japanese music making ladies, but also the tranquil tree and the
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Early 20th Century European Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Cylinder Musical Box
Located in Cheshire, GB
Swis music box with original tune sheet, cylinder, comb and the brass bed plate, within a rosewood
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Antique Late 19th Century French Musical Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Cylinder Musical Box
Cylinder Musical Box
H 8 in W 28.5 in D 11.5 in
Late 19th Century French Bible Box, Trunk, Blanket Chest
Located in Southampton, NY
items such as a bible, music manuscripts, candles, etc. A simply constructed wood box with no decoration
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Antique 19th Century French Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Arts and Crafts, Bechstein Upright Piano Rosewood Brass Hinges by Walter Cave
By Walter Cave
Located in Leeds, GB
and ornate brass hinges in a stylised floral design. Unique design by Walter Cave, executed by C
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Antique Late 19th Century German Arts and Crafts Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vilhelm Lauritzen VL-1 Brass and Glass Wall Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen VL-1 brass and glass wall lamp for Louis Poulsen. Executed in a single hand blown
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Brass

Vilhelm Lauritzen VL-2 Brass and Glass Wall Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen VL-2 brass and glass wall lamp for Louis Poulsen. Executed in two hand blown
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Brass

Cool Mid-Century Modern Jazzy Black Glass and Brass Flush Mount W. Golden Lining
Located in Lisse, NL
or even in a more contemporary home in for example the art or music room. With three sockets inside
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century Large French Simple Wooden Trunk/ Blanket Chest
Located in Southampton, NY
construction with brass strap hardware on edges on a turned leg wooden stand. A candle box on top right corner
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20th Century French Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Pallissandro Alps Green Marble Base Ceramic Table Attributed to Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Montelabbate, PU
finely carved with themes of theater and music in the futurist taste. The whole is supported by a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Broadwood 'Manxman' Oak Piano Arts and Crafts Designed by M. H. Baillie Scott
By Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott
Located in Leeds, GB
just above the keyboard, that act as a sound box. Piano has two trapezoid, punched brass pedals. Piano
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century French Musical Automaton Clock Depicting Napoleon I
Located in London, GB
Roman numerals, connected to a twin train movement and a music box, fitted within a French empire style
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Aldo Tura Rolling Bar Cabinet
By Aldo Tura
Located in Hanover, MA
of a barrel organ or Orgue de Barbarie. A wind-up music box chime plays a tune when the main keyed
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Aldo Tura Rolling Bar Cabinet
Aldo Tura Rolling Bar Cabinet
H 53 in W 28 in D 19 in
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'Radiohus' Sconce for Louis Poulsen in White
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
, which is now home to the Royal Danish Academy of Music. This listing is for the articulating sconces
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'Radiohus' Sconce for Louis Poulsen in Black
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
building in Copenhagen, which is now home to the Royal Danish Academy of Music. This listing is for the
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Metal, Brass

Louis Poulsen VL38 Wall Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
(today the Royal Danish Academy of Music). Vilhelm Lauritzen’s lamp design, VL38 and the pendant VL45
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Antique Canterbury Rack, English, 3 Section, Magazine, Newspaper Stand, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
mahogany box dressed with a pair of circular pulls and inset lock — key absent Raised upon squat cupped
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Canterbury Stand, English, Magazine Rack, Lounge, Conservatory, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
fine grain interest and deep caramel hues Drawer box crafted from oak with dovetail joint construction
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Antique Early 19th Century British Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Vintage Lifesize Bronze Sculpture of Seated Charlie Chaplin 20th Century
Located in London, GB
. That left Chaplin and his brother in the hands of their mother, a vaudevillian and music hall singer
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Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style Marbro Pair Blue & Green
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
, antiqued gold painted stems, brass plated steel finials, and green & blue harlequin shades, Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Biedermeier Picture Clock with Musical Movement, Austria, circa 1825
Located in Incline Village, NV
These painting clocks are very rare, especially containing the music box. Of Austrian manufacture
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Paintings

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1950s Camp Classical Double Column Lamps with Embellished Shades
Located in Hanover, MA
a classical rectangular plinth, embellished with gilt trim. Original vintage gold painted box
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Ben Seibel Brass Ribbed Box for Jenfredware
By Ben Seibel
Located in New York, NY
Ben Seibel brass ribbed box for Jenfredware, circa 1950s in original condition. Brass-plated cast
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Metal

Fine 19th Century Regency Rosewood Brass Bound Box Desk
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A fine early 19th century Regency brass bound rosewood box desk. The box is made of good quality
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Antique 1820s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Music Box Amboyna Brass
Located in Brighton, GB
19th century amboyna and brass inlaid music box Playing two tunes per revolution European, circa
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss International Style Musical Instruments

19th Century Music Box Amboyna Brass
19th Century Music Box Amboyna Brass
H 6.7 in W 20.87 in D 9.85 in
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Brass Music Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic brass music box available at 1stDibs. A brass music box — often made from brass, metal and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a brass music box — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right brass music box, those designed in Victorian, Mid-Century Modern and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. A well-made brass music box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Karl Griesbaum and Sèvres are consistently popular.

How Much is a Brass Music Box?

A brass music box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,850, while the lowest priced sells for $490 and the highest can go for as much as $28,850.
Questions About Brass Music Box
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A 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, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The 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, 2021
    Regina 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, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 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.