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When was the first music box made?
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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.
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Six Antique Regina Music Box 16.5" Discs 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
Six antique Regina music box 16.5" discs 19th C
Measures - 16.5"diam
Category
Antique 19th Century American Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
$340 Sale Price / set
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Regina Upright Music Box
By Regina Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
An extraordinary and rare coin-operated Regina Sublima upright music box crafted by the Regina
Category
Antique 19th Century American Other Musical Instruments
Materials
Oak
$38,500
Antique Regina Number 40 Quartersawn Serpentine Oak Console Music Box 77 Discs
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceptional Regina Edwardian Number 40 Oak 15 1/2" Console music box. Double comb. Short bedplate
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Cabinets
Materials
Oak
