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Antique German Music Box

Black Forest Whip Carved Wood Fox Music Box With Glass Eyes
Black Forest Whip Carved Wood Fox Music Box With Glass Eyes

Black Forest Whip Carved Wood Fox Music Box With Glass Eyes

Located in Dallas, TX

The whip carved wood fox music box with glass eyes, is a finely crafted example of late 19th century decorative carving from the Black Forest region of southern Germany.

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1890s German Antique German Music Box

Materials

Wood

Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box
Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box

Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

As exceptionally scarce as it is fascinating, this autochange disk player by the Polyphon Musikwerke in Leipzig, Germany can change between six disks and play with the incredibly rar...

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Late 19th Century German Other Antique German Music Box

Materials

Brass

Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano
Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano

Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano

Located in London, GB

This charming antique silver musical box features a singing bird, which appears from an opening oval. The musical box is exquisitely crafted in the shape of a miniature grand piano, ...

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19th Century German Antique German Music Box

Materials

Silver

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Polyphon 71G disc music box with bells
Polyphon 71G disc music box with bells

Polyphon 71G disc music box with bells

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H 6.5 in W 14.38 in D 12.01 in

Polyphon 71G disc music box with bells

Located in Zonhoven, BE

Beautiful and Rare Polyphon Music Box with Bells – Type 71G This lovely Polyphon music box, model 71G, plays music using 24.5 cm discs, which are green and specially made for this m...

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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique German Music Box

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Brass, Iron

A very rare animated German walnut standing disc music box, Kalliope, circa 1895
A very rare animated German walnut standing disc music box, Kalliope, circa 1895

A very rare animated German walnut standing disc music box, Kalliope, circa 1895

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This music box has a Jockey automaton has an periferal driven double comb and bells 63.5-cm disc mechanism driving the jockey automaton, walnut case. The spring driven mechanism is c...

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19th Century German Victorian Antique German Music Box

Materials

Wood

Vintage Gramophone with Original Box, Germany, 1920
Vintage Gramophone with Original Box, Germany, 1920

Vintage Gramophone with Original Box, Germany, 1920

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H 3.15 in W 9.85 in D 10.24 in

Vintage Gramophone with Original Box, Germany, 1920

Located in Lugano, Ticino

Vintage antique red music gramophone music box, from Germany.

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Early 20th Century German Antique German Music Box

Rare German Music Box, 19th Century
Rare German Music Box, 19th Century

Rare German Music Box, 19th Century

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H 58.47 in W 25.2 in D 15.16 in

Rare German Music Box, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

MUSIC BOX German, from the end of the 19th century.

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19th Century German Renaissance Antique German Music Box

Materials

Wood

Antique German Inlaid Music Box
Antique German Inlaid Music Box

Antique German Inlaid Music Box

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H 7.5 in W 24 in D 10 in

Antique German Inlaid Music Box

Located in Stamford, CT

A crank wind up Marquetry Inlaid Music Box. Turn of the Century. Plays nurmous songs. The teeth appear to be in fine condition. The outer box having a hand inlaid music scene with f...

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Early 20th Century German Antique German Music Box

Early 20th Century German Toy Music Box
Early 20th Century German Toy Music Box

Early 20th Century German Toy Music Box

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H 3.25 in W 4.1 in D 3.2 in

Early 20th Century German Toy Music Box

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century music box An original Victorian music box, made of wood and still plays an enchanting melody today when you turn on the small porcelain / metal crank knob, it dat...

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1920s German Late Victorian Antique German Music Box

Materials

Pine

German Inlaid and Ebonized Music Box. 19th Century
German Inlaid and Ebonized Music Box. 19th Century

German Inlaid and Ebonized Music Box. 19th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

German inlaid and ebonized music box with original musical works, gilded ornate side handles, and terminating on block feet.

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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Music Box

Materials

Brass, Steel

Symphonion Rococo Music Box and 24 Discs
Symphonion Rococo Music Box and 24 Discs

Symphonion Rococo Music Box and 24 Discs

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H 12 in W 18 in D 15 in

Symphonion Rococo Music Box and 24 Discs

Located in Montreal, QC

Symphonion #25C Rococo music box in simulated walnut case carved overall with puttis and dancing couple in foliate reserves, opening to crank operated player fitting 113/4" discs; in...

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19th Century German Antique German Music Box

Materials

Wood

Polyphon Upright Coin Op Disc Music Box circa 1898
Polyphon Upright Coin Op Disc Music Box circa 1898

Polyphon Upright Coin Op Disc Music Box circa 1898

Located in Milford, NH

Polyphon is the trade name of a disc-playing music box, a mechanical device first manufactured by the Polyphon Musikwerke, located in Leipzig, Germany.

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Late 19th Century German Antique German Music Box

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Walnut

Antique Kalliope Christmas Tree Stand and Polyphon Music Box
Antique Kalliope Christmas Tree Stand and Polyphon Music Box

Antique Kalliope Christmas Tree Stand and Polyphon Music Box

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beech veneered Kalliope box with bronze fittings. Inside the music mechanism, including 4 silver plated bells.

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Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Antique German Music Box

Materials

Beech

Antique Deluxe Model Walnut Marquetry Polyphon Single Comb Music Box, circa 1890
Antique Deluxe Model Walnut Marquetry Polyphon Single Comb Music Box, circa 1890

Antique Deluxe Model Walnut Marquetry Polyphon Single Comb Music Box, circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Deluxe Model Polyphon single comb music box offers a walnut case with bookmatched and carved column case having lift top having marquetry reserve with musical instruments ...

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Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique German Music Box

Materials

Metal

Symphonium Music Box
Symphonium Music Box

Symphonium Music Box

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H 8 in W 11.75 in D 10 in

Symphonium Music Box

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a rectangular wood music box that play music with a flat disk that is read by a comb after the start switch is on. In the back of the lid, there is a black and white poster w...

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19th Century German Victorian Antique German Music Box

Materials

Wood

UNTESTED ANTIQUE GERMAN SYMPHONION MUSIC BOX WITH MULTIPLE DISCS MUSICAL COLLECt
UNTESTED ANTIQUE GERMAN SYMPHONION MUSIC BOX WITH MULTIPLE DISCS MUSICAL COLLECt

UNTESTED ANTIQUE GERMAN SYMPHONION MUSIC BOX WITH MULTIPLE DISCS MUSICAL COLLECt

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this rather interesting untested Antique German Symphonion music box A wonderful curiosity, I have no idea how to make it work so its being sold a...

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19th Century German Victorian Antique German Music Box

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Wood

Antique German Christmas Scene Doll in Sled, with Music Box, 1900s
Antique German Christmas Scene Doll in Sled, with Music Box, 1900s

Antique German Christmas Scene Doll in Sled, with Music Box, 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This beautiful Bisque Head doll, with a smaller baby doll, is seated in a metal sled. The doll has brown glass eyes, blonde hair and teeth. The coat is made of pressed cotton. The sl...

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique German Music Box

Materials

Metal

Antique German Toy Automaton Music Box with Girls Dancing Around the Maypole
Antique German Toy Automaton Music Box with Girls Dancing Around the Maypole

Antique German Toy Automaton Music Box with Girls Dancing Around the Maypole

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique mechanical toy music box shows no maker's signature, but is presumed to have been made in Germany in approximately 1900 in a period Bohemian style.

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Early 20th Century German Bohemian Antique German Music Box

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Metal

Troubadour disc music box
Troubadour disc music box

Troubadour disc music box

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H 7.09 in W 13.39 in D 10.24 in

Troubadour disc music box

Located in Zonhoven, BE

Troubadour Disc Music Box A beautiful and rare Troubadour disc music box, made in Germany at the end of the 19th century.

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19th Century German Early Victorian Antique German Music Box

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Komet disc music box
Komet disc music box

Komet disc music box

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H 9.06 in W 10.63 in D 9.06 in

Komet disc music box

Located in Zonhoven, BE

Beautiful music box box by Komet. Rare good playing music box 1 disc, diameter 20.8cm.

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19th Century German Early Victorian Antique German Music Box

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Polyphon 45D disc music box with double comb and disc storage
Polyphon 45D disc music box with double comb and disc storage

Polyphon 45D disc music box with double comb and disc storage

Located in Zonhoven, BE

Charm and Elegance in Every Note: A 15.5-inch Double Comb Polyphon Disc Musical Box (Style 45D) Discover the timeless beauty of this 15.5-inch Polyphon disc musical box, a true mast...

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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique German Music Box

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Brass, Iron

Wonderful German Antique Sterling Silver Automation Singing Bird Music Box
Wonderful German Antique Sterling Silver Automation Singing Bird Music Box

Wonderful German Antique Sterling Silver Automation Singing Bird Music Box

Located in Long Beach, CA

Wonderful German Antique Sterling Silver Automation Singing Bird Music Box c. 1890's.

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19th Century German Antique German Music Box

Materials

Silver

Polyphon Mikado Music Box.
Polyphon Mikado Music Box.

Polyphon Mikado Music Box.

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H 87.41 in W 32.68 in D 20.87 in

Polyphon Mikado Music Box.

Located in Zonhoven, BE

Rare and Elegant Polyphon Mikado Music Box – A Timeless Masterpiece This stunning Polyphon Mikado music box, a true testament to the golden age of mechanical music, delivers a beau...

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Late 19th Century German Other Antique German Music Box

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Other

Symphonion Eroica Music Box.
Symphonion Eroica Music Box.

Symphonion Eroica Music Box.

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H 74.02 in W 27.17 in D 18.12 in

Symphonion Eroica Music Box.

Located in Zonhoven, BE

Exceptional and Rare Symphonion Music Box. This stunning and highly rare Symphonion music box is a true masterpiece, famously known as the “Symphonion Eroica”. Its unique mechanism p...

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Late 19th Century German Other Antique German Music Box

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Other

Coin Operated Mechanical Arcade Music Box
Coin Operated Mechanical Arcade Music Box

Coin Operated Mechanical Arcade Music Box

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H 65 in W 21.5 in D 30 in

Coin Operated Mechanical Arcade Music Box

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This lovely music box is activated by dropping a coin into the plate - an American nickel works just fine. The internal mechanism starts up, as does the wooden mans arm, which revolv...

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique German Music Box

Materials

Wood

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Antique European Carved Gilt And Polychrome Coat Of Arms Wall Plaque
Antique European Carved Gilt And Polychrome Coat Of Arms Wall Plaque

Antique European Carved Gilt And Polychrome Coat Of Arms Wall Plaque

Located in Nuernberg, DE

We are delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable hand carved coat of arms featuring a knightly crest. This is an exceptionally well made and decorative piece. It is a very...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Folk Art Antique German Music Box

Materials

Wood

1889 The Blue Fairy Book
1889 The Blue Fairy Book

1889 The Blue Fairy Book

$3,712

H 7.5 in W 2 in D 5 in

1889 The Blue Fairy Book

By Andrew Lang

Located in Bath, GB

A superb copy of this sought-after fairy book by Andrew Lang, the first volume in his colourful series. The sought after first edition, first impression. Illustrated with a frontis...

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1890s British Antique German Music Box

Materials

Paper

Purple / Blue Fluorite Mineral Specimen – Xiayang Town, China
Purple / Blue Fluorite Mineral Specimen – Xiayang Town, China

Purple / Blue Fluorite Mineral Specimen – Xiayang Town, China

Located in Edison, NJ

This breathtaking specimen comes from a distinctive group of fluorites that have affectionately been nicknamed, “tanzanite fluorite” for their gemlike aesthetics and color-shifting a...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique German Music Box

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Stone, Multi-gemstone

Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Armchair, Throne
Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Armchair, Throne

Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Armchair, Throne

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This late nineteenth century French Gothic style oak coffer armchair features eight hand carved panels in the lower apron and seat back, each with different Gothic motifs. The two lo...

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique German Music Box

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Oak

Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps

Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of large and collectable Regency style metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps after the original 18th century design by G...

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18th Century English Regency Antique German Music Box

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Leather, Walnut

Late 19th Century Antique Carved Wood Throne Chair
Late 19th Century Antique Carved Wood Throne Chair

Late 19th Century Antique Carved Wood Throne Chair

Located in Stamford, CT

Late 19th Century antique very decorative carved throne chair with amazing details. This antique carved throne chair has full carved figures and masks similar to R.J.Horner & Co. The...

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Late 19th Century Antique German Music Box

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Wood

Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Planters
Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Planters

Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Planters

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Planters Each urn mounted with bow tied ribbons connected in the front and back with a foliate swags. In late 1...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique German Music Box

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Very Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Ebony and Bronze Hourglass
Very Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Ebony and Bronze Hourglass

Very Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Ebony and Bronze Hourglass

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Standing at 16 inches in height, this large scale nineteenth century Napoleon III period hourglass features three turned ebonized wood disks joined by bronze supports and finished wi...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique German Music Box

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Bronze

Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958
Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958

Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958

$180,000

H 34 in W 96 in D 53 in

Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958

By Wharton Esherick

Located in Chicago, IL

This Sofa by Wharton Esherick exemplifies his pioneering role in the American Craft Movement. This is his first sofa design, one of Four ever made. Known for his dedication to organ...

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1950s American Antique German Music Box

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Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros
Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Portland, OR

A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique German Music Box

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Stained Glass

A Pair of Ketland and Co. Flintlock Pistols
A Pair of Ketland and Co. Flintlock Pistols

A Pair of Ketland and Co. Flintlock Pistols

$3,900 / set

H 5 in W 15 in D 2 in

A Pair of Ketland and Co. Flintlock Pistols

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of 18th century English flintlock pistols by Ketland and Co. having proof-marked brass barrels, walnut stocks and engraved steel locks, both with original ramrods and both in ...

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18th Century English George III Antique German Music Box

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Walnut

Large Dark Purple Amethyst Geode (AAA Grade)
Large Dark Purple Amethyst Geode (AAA Grade)

Large Dark Purple Amethyst Geode (AAA Grade)

$3,480

H 24 in W 8.4 in D 8.5 in

Large Dark Purple Amethyst Geode (AAA Grade)

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Exquisite 24-Inch Amethyst Geode with AAA-Grade, Rich Purple Druzy ▫️ Description This stunning 24-inch Amethyst Geode is the perfect statement piece to elevate your crystal collec...

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2010s Brazilian Antique German Music Box

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Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Large 19th  c. French Bronze Doré and Crystal 19-Light Torchieres/candelabrum
Large 19th  c. French Bronze Doré and Crystal 19-Light Torchieres/candelabrum

Large 19th c. French Bronze Doré and Crystal 19-Light Torchieres/candelabrum

$60,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 78 in W 32 in D 32 in

Large 19th c. French Bronze Doré and Crystal 19-Light Torchieres/candelabrum

Located in Houston, TX

These Palace size French 19-light torchieres are electrified and have new wiring; this exceptional pair is a rare find with the original gilding in beautiful condition. They are pho...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique German Music Box

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Bronze

Monumental Italian Water Fountain with Horse Sculptures
Monumental Italian Water Fountain with Horse Sculptures

Monumental Italian Water Fountain with Horse Sculptures

Located in Rome, IT

This monumental finely carved limestone fountain is composed a three levels. The first tiered with three amazing horse statues, the others adorned with lion heads ending with a putt...

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1970s Italian Antique German Music Box

Materials

Limestone

Tiffany Studios New York "Newell Post" Favrile Glass Desk Lamp
Tiffany Studios New York "Newell Post" Favrile Glass Desk Lamp

Tiffany Studios New York "Newell Post" Favrile Glass Desk Lamp

By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in New York, NY

The "Newell Post" lamp by Tiffany Studios New York, features three gold Favrile glass shades with purple iridescence, suspended from a gilt bronze “Wilson” base with a twisted stem. ...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique German Music Box

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Bronze

Pair of Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Lamps
Pair of Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Lamps

Pair of Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Lamps

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Nice Quality Pair of Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Lamps Fine bronze mounts separate the six painted panels decorated with chinoiserie figures in ...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique German Music Box

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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Antique German Music Box For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique German music box you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every antique German music box was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique German music box, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique German music box made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular.

How Much is a Antique German Music Box?

An antique German music box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $338 and the highest can go for as much as $88,500.