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What is an old music box called?
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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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Large Jewelry Music Box Made in Italy by Reuge 1960s
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant large footed wooden music box with top finely hand painted and inlaid with foliages floral
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Moorish Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
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
Footed Blue Jewelry Music Box Made in Italy by Reuge Sainte Croix Sorrento
By Reuge Ste-Croix, Casa Di Sorrento
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant footed wooden music box in deep blue color with top finely hand painted and inlaid with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
Octagonal Jewelry Music Box, Made in Italy
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant octagonal wooden music box in thuya wood.
Thuya tree is famous for rich gold and brown
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage Footed Wooden Jewelry Music Box Made in Italy
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant vintage large footed Brown color wooden music box with top finely hand painted and inlaid
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Egg “music box” mechanism by the Swiss Maison Reuge Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Swiss Maison Reuge
Egg “music box” is Russian Empire style inspired by Carl Fabergè eggs late 1800s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Empire Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver