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19th C Surveyors Metamorphic Instrument Box/Table    A very rare piece
19th C Surveyors Metamorphic Instrument Box/Table    A very rare piece

19th C Surveyors Metamorphic Instrument Box/Table A very rare piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th C Surveyors Metamorphic Instrument Box/Table A very rare piece, the carrying box originally held many pieces of the surveyor’s equipment, there are specific compartments whic...

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19th Century Industrial Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Doctor’s Medical Box with Instruments
Early 20th Century Doctor’s Medical Box with Instruments

Early 20th Century Doctor’s Medical Box with Instruments

Located in Madrid, ES

Early 1900s wooden physician’s medical box complete with a selection of original medical instruments from the period.

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1910s Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Drawing Instrument Set in Rosewood Box 1900
Antique Drawing Instrument Set in Rosewood Box 1900

Antique Drawing Instrument Set in Rosewood Box 1900

Located in Meer, VAN

Antique Drawing Instrument Set in Rosewood Box, France, 1900. A wonderful set of drawing instruments / calipers / compasses to draw and draft different shapes.

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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Metal

19th Century Portable Doctor’s Box with Partial Medical Instruments
19th Century Portable Doctor’s Box with Partial Medical Instruments

19th Century Portable Doctor’s Box with Partial Medical Instruments

Located in Madrid, ES

Authentic 19th-century portable doctor’s box, crafted in wood and fitted to hold various medical instruments, some of which are still present.

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1870s Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare c. 1900 French Cigar-Box Violin – Authentic Trench-Art Folk Instrument
Rare c. 1900 French Cigar-Box Violin – Authentic Trench-Art Folk Instrument

Rare c. 1900 French Cigar-Box Violin – Authentic Trench-Art Folk Instrument

Located in Barcelona, ES

• Provenance & Period – The tax seal used only between 1872 and 1926 places the box—and likely the instrument—squarely in the Belle Époque / WWI era

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Early 1900s French Folk Art Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Wood

Victorian Musical Box A cylinder Music Box with a marquetry musical design
Victorian Musical Box A cylinder Music Box with a marquetry musical design

Victorian Musical Box A cylinder Music Box with a marquetry musical design

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Musical Box A cylinder Music Box with a marquetry musical design on the top, when open this reveals a glazed lid, enclosing the cylinder movement, with stop/start and chang...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Metal

Regina Upright Music Box
Regina Upright Music Box

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 music box company, one of the most recognized music box manufacturers in the world, com...

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19th Century American Other Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Oak

Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box
Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box

Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

The first versions of automatic musical instruments became popular in the 18th century, with incredible disk players such as this being the zenith of the genre.

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Late 19th Century German Other Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Brass

Swiss Station Cylinder Music Box
Swiss Station Cylinder Music Box

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 cylinder is joined by a drum and bells that give richness and depth to the wonderful ...

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19th Century Swiss Other Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Inlaid Music Box
English Victorian Inlaid Music Box

English Victorian Inlaid Music Box

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian rectangular inlaid music box.  

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Instrument Box

A fine Singing Bird Box in Tortoiseshell
A fine Singing Bird Box in Tortoiseshell

A fine Singing Bird Box in Tortoiseshell

Located in London, GB

A particularly elegant and well proportioned late 19th century singing bird box, housed in a rich tortoiseshell case of restrained yet sophisticated form. The rectangular case, gentl...

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1880s Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period
Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period

Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period

Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo

This is gorgeous and decorative instrument box decorated with "Raden" work of mother of pearl shell shining in seven colors.

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17th Century Japanese Qing Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Shell, Wood

Mermod Fréres Station Cylinder Music Box
Mermod Fréres Station Cylinder Music Box

Mermod Fréres Station Cylinder Music Box

By Mermod Frères 1

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptionally wonderful and rare automaton cylinder musical box by the Mermod Fréres firm of Sainte-Croix, Switzerland is a marvel of musical craftsmanship. Through the window, ...

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19th Century Swiss Other Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Walnut

Mandolin Singing Bird Automaton Music Box
Mandolin Singing Bird Automaton Music Box

Mandolin Singing Bird Automaton Music Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional singing bird cylinder music box is a wonder of Austrian mechanical ingenuity. Not only does it play a selection of classical airs with remarkable tone and clarity, b...

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19th Century Austrian Other Antique Instrument Box

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Satinwood

Antique Swiss Music Box, circa 1890
Antique Swiss Music Box, circa 1890

Antique Swiss Music Box, circa 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Swiss Music Box circa 1890.

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Mahogany

Rare 19th Century Austrian Enameled Violin Music Box
Rare 19th Century Austrian Enameled Violin Music Box

Rare 19th Century Austrian Enameled Violin Music Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare and magnificent 19th century Austrian violin-form music box, finely enameled and richly ornamented with gilt bronze mounts.

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19th Century Austrian Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Gold and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Rochat
Gold and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Rochat

Gold and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Rochat

Located in London, GB

An exceptional early Frères Rochat singing bird box with fusee automaton movement, stamped with the rare three-tulip mark and numbered 127. This important example belongs to the earl...

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1820s Swiss Antique Instrument Box

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Gold

Marquetry Wooden Music Box by Nicole Frères
Marquetry Wooden Music Box by Nicole Frères

Marquetry Wooden Music Box by Nicole Frères

By Nicole Frères

Located in London, GB

Marquetry wooden music box by Nicole Frères Swiss, Late 19th Century Height 14cm, width 64cm, depth 19cm This elegant wooden music box is a fine example of 19th-century craftsmanshi...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Metal

Large Format Box Camera, circa 1915
Large Format Box Camera, circa 1915

Large Format Box Camera, circa 1915

By Eastman Kodak

Located in Hudson, NY

This large format box camera was made by the Folmer & Schwing Division of Eastman Kodak in Rochester NY. The case constructed of mahogany in a rich old red finish has many original d...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Leather, Glass, Wood

Mermod Freres Oak Music Box on Stand
Mermod Freres Oak Music Box on Stand

Mermod Freres Oak Music Box on Stand

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Mermod Frères Oak Cylinder Music Box on Stand, Sainte-Croix, Switzerland. circa 1895. Each side exquisitely decorated with foliate and scrolling carvings, with a Jacot's Patent Safet...

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Late 19th Century Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Oak

Antique Parquetry Wood Music Box by Nicole Frères
Antique Parquetry Wood Music Box by Nicole Frères

Antique Parquetry Wood Music Box by Nicole Frères

By Nicole Frères

Located in London, GB

Antique parquetry wood music box by Nicole Frères Swiss, Late 19th Century Height 24cm, width 87cm, depth 35cm This exquisite antique is a late 19th-century music box, meticulously...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Belle Époque Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Metal

Black Forest Carved Jewelry Box, circa 1900
Black Forest Carved Jewelry Box, circa 1900

Black Forest Carved Jewelry Box, circa 1900

By Black Forest

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Beautiful hand carved Black Forest footed jewelry box with two song birds as finials. Comes with original key. Unique find. Origin: Switzerland, circa 1900 Dimensions: 6" x 5...

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Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Wood

Antique Marquetry Wood Music Box by Langdorff & Fils
Antique Marquetry Wood Music Box by Langdorff & Fils

Antique Marquetry Wood Music Box by Langdorff & Fils

Located in London, GB

Antique marquetry wood music box by Langdorff & Fils Swiss, Late 19th Century Height 31cm, width 68cm, depth 35cm Crafted in the late 19th century, this exquisite music box was pro...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Belle Époque Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Metal

Black Forest Carved Jewelry Box, circa 1900
Black Forest Carved Jewelry Box, circa 1900

Black Forest Carved Jewelry Box, circa 1900

By Black Forest

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Footed oval Black Forest jewelry box with floral finials. Stunning piece. Origin: Switzerland, circa 1900 Dimensions: 8" x 5" x 5". Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery de...

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Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Wood

Antique Microscope in Original Box, circa 1900
Antique Microscope in Original Box, circa 1900

Antique Microscope in Original Box, circa 1900

Located in Greven, DE

Antique travel microscope in unrestored found condition. The brass should be polished and the glasses cleaned. All parts appear to be complete, no guarantee, see photos.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Swiss 10 Air Musical Box Langdorff & Fils 19th Century
Antique Swiss 10 Air Musical Box Langdorff & Fils 19th Century

Antique Swiss 10 Air Musical Box Langdorff & Fils 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Dimensions in cm: Height 18 cm x Width 69 cm x Depth 27 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 7 inches x Width 2 foot, 3 inches x Depth 11 inches Music box (also musical box) is a 19th/...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Instrument Box

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Hardwood

A travel aphotecary with oak wood box, England 1880.
A travel aphotecary with oak wood box, England 1880.

A travel aphotecary with oak wood box, England 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Small travel apothecary with oak wood box, glass containers inside and bone spoon. England circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Glass, Wood

Late 19th Century Swiss Music Box by Paillard, Vaucher & Fils
Late 19th Century Swiss Music Box by Paillard, Vaucher & Fils

Late 19th Century Swiss Music Box by Paillard, Vaucher & Fils

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Swiss music box by Paillard, Vaucher & Fils, late 19th century. Walnut veneered top with line inlays & central floral design inlay. Faux grain wood painted sides, marks & scuffs comm...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Metal

Antique Petite Mandolin Cylinder Music Box, Lecoultre Freres (?), Geneva c. 1870
Antique Petite Mandolin Cylinder Music Box, Lecoultre Freres (?), Geneva c. 1870

Antique Petite Mandolin Cylinder Music Box, Lecoultre Freres (?), Geneva c. 1870

By LeCoultre & Cie 1

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and very elegant petite mandolin antique cylinder music box probably made by Lecoultre Freres in Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1870. The fully restored musical movement plays ...

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1870s Swiss Late Victorian Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique George V Sterling Silver Dressing Table Box (1910)
Antique George V Sterling Silver Dressing Table Box (1910)

Antique George V Sterling Silver Dressing Table Box (1910)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional antique George V sterling silver dressing table box has a square rounded form. The surface of the body of this exceptional sterling silver box is embellished with i...

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1910s English Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th C. Unused Fisher Scientific Glass Sugar Thermometer with Original Box
Early 20th C. Unused Fisher Scientific Glass Sugar Thermometer with Original Box

Early 20th C. Unused Fisher Scientific Glass Sugar Thermometer with Original Box

By Fisher Scientific

Located in Red Lion, PA

Crafted in an exaggerated and elongated form, this instrument is remarkably well-preserved, remaining entirely unused and housed within its original, period-appropriate solid brown c...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Lead

Full Display Box of Early Camera Lens Salesman Samples
Full Display Box of Early Camera Lens Salesman Samples

Full Display Box of Early Camera Lens Salesman Samples

Located in Peekskill, NY

The velvet lined case is full and contains 45 sample lenses. The case is signed in gold stamped letters L.O. BITTNER & CO., OPTISCH FEINMECHANISCHES WERK. MUNCHEN. I have never seen ...

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Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Glass

Wooden box containing a travel surgical set, signed Galante, Paris 1870.
Wooden box containing a travel surgical set, signed Galante, Paris 1870.

Wooden box containing a travel surgical set, signed Galante, Paris 1870.

Located in Milan, IT

Oak wood box, containing a set of 8 iron surgical instruments, equipped with black horn and rosewood handles.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Iron

Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor's Compass in Fitted Wooden Box
Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor's Compass in Fitted Wooden Box

Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor's Compass in Fitted Wooden Box

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique surveyor's compass originates from Scotland and dates to approximately 1880 and made in the period Victorian style. The compass case is composed of solid brass with a me...

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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Metal, Brass

Imperial Company Disc Playing Music Box, American 19th Century
Imperial Company Disc Playing Music Box, American 19th Century

Imperial Company Disc Playing Music Box, American 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

The Imperial Company music box with one disc, the disc is titled The Geisha. Refinished mahogany case. The player is in working condition with good tone. Late 19th century.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Forte Piano Cylinder Music Box by Ami Rivenc, Geneva, c. 1890
Antique Forte Piano Cylinder Music Box by Ami Rivenc, Geneva, c. 1890

Antique Forte Piano Cylinder Music Box by Ami Rivenc, Geneva, c. 1890

Located in London, GB

A rare and fine quality Forte Piano antique music box made by Ami Rivenc in Geneva, Switzerland c. 1890. This is a very attractive music box with an unusual format. the combs are se...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Sublime Harmony Cylinder Music Box by George Baker. Geneva, c. 1885
Antique Sublime Harmony Cylinder Music Box by George Baker. Geneva, c. 1885

Antique Sublime Harmony Cylinder Music Box by George Baker. Geneva, c. 1885

Located in London, GB

A superb quality compact size Sublime Harmony antique music box made by George Baker of Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1885. This is a fantastic sounding box. The musical movement features...

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1880s Swiss Late Victorian Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Brass, Steel

19th Century Glazed Specimen Box Containing Wheat Agricultural Scientific Curio
19th Century Glazed Specimen Box Containing Wheat Agricultural Scientific Curio

19th Century Glazed Specimen Box Containing Wheat Agricultural Scientific Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A rustically produced 19th century glazed specimen box containing wheat and grain hybrids. The pine hinged box opens to reveal two glazed and segmented sections, with a painted blue...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Antique Janissary Music Box with Mandarin Automata Strikers by Karrer, c. 1880
Antique Janissary Music Box with Mandarin Automata Strikers by Karrer, c. 1880

Antique Janissary Music Box with Mandarin Automata Strikers by Karrer, c. 1880

Located in London, GB

A very rare and eccentric ‘Janissary’ antique music box with mandarin automata strikers, drum, bells and gong, made by Karrer in Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1880. This music box is enor...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Brass, Steel

19th c. San Francisco "Pac Tel" Telephone Extension Ringer Box c.1890
19th c. San Francisco "Pac Tel" Telephone Extension Ringer Box c.1890

19th c. San Francisco "Pac Tel" Telephone Extension Ringer Box c.1890

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A beautifully preserved piece of local California utility history. This solid oak telephone subset ringer box with intact internal mechanism was custom shop-built in San Franci...

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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Charles Bruguier singing bird box, fusee movement, silver gilt and enamel
Charles Bruguier singing bird box, fusee movement, silver gilt and enamel

Charles Bruguier singing bird box, fusee movement, silver gilt and enamel

Located in London, GB

Fine Bruguier fusee singing bird box in silver gilt and enamel. The box with movement and box signed and numbered Ch. Bruguier a Geneve 165. Fine quality, shaped case with enamel is ...

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1830s Swiss Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Music Box with Mandarin Automata Bell Strikers by Cuendet, c. 1890
Antique Music Box with Mandarin Automata Bell Strikers by Cuendet, c. 1890

Antique Music Box with Mandarin Automata Bell Strikers by Cuendet, c. 1890

Located in London, GB

A rare, cute, and very entertaining cylinder music box with four bells and two automata strikers made by J. Cuendet in Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1890. For a full video with sound pleas...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Brass, Steel

Full Orchestral Antique Music Box by George Baker, Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1890
Full Orchestral Antique Music Box by George Baker, Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1890

Full Orchestral Antique Music Box by George Baker, Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1890

Located in London, GB

An outstanding exhibition quality and very rare full orchestral antique music box made by George Baker & Co in Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1890. This is a magnificent and very scarce ma...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Drum Bell & Castanet Music Box with Butterfly Strikers, Paillard, c.1890
Antique Drum Bell & Castanet Music Box with Butterfly Strikers, Paillard, c.1890

Antique Drum Bell & Castanet Music Box with Butterfly Strikers, Paillard, c.1890

By Paillard Frères 1

Located in London, GB

A very attractive antique music box with drum, bells and castanet made by Paillard in St Croix, Switzerland, c. 1890. The music movement of this music box is a real treat. The six e...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

Compound Microscope with Box and Key by R. Winkel, Göttingen, Nr. 18507
Compound Microscope with Box and Key by R. Winkel, Göttingen, Nr. 18507

Compound Microscope with Box and Key by R. Winkel, Göttingen, Nr. 18507

Located in Austin, TX

A fine working German compound microscope, circa 1910, by R. Winkel, Gottingen, Germany, in a fitted box of mahogany with nickel hardware and key. Marked on column front: R. Winke...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

Antique Box Field Camera and Tripod, English, Accessories, Ornamental, Victorian
Antique Box Field Camera and Tripod, English, Accessories, Ornamental, Victorian

Antique Box Field Camera and Tripod, English, Accessories, Ornamental, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Field Camera and tripod. An English, mahogany and brass plate camera with accessories and lens, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Delightful and r...

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Brass

Orchestral Interchangeable Antique Music Box on Table, Ducommun Girod, c. 1870
Orchestral Interchangeable Antique Music Box on Table, Ducommun Girod, c. 1870

Orchestral Interchangeable Antique Music Box on Table, Ducommun Girod, c. 1870

Located in London, GB

A magnificent drum, bell, and castanet orchestral music box with six interchangeable cylinders on matching table, made by Ducommun Girod in Geneva, Switzerland c. 1870. The mechani...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff
Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff

Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff

Located in Knivsta, SE

Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff. The box is from the late 18th Century and was used as a perpetual calendar and also as a snuff box. There is some...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Swiss Langdorff & Fils 8 Tune Niut Airs Marquetry Music Box 20"
Antique Swiss Langdorff & Fils 8 Tune Niut Airs Marquetry Music Box 20"

Antique Swiss Langdorff & Fils 8 Tune Niut Airs Marquetry Music Box 20"

Located in Dayton, OH

Exquisite late 19th century Swiss marquetry / parquetry cylinder music box capable of playing eight different tunes. Rectangular hardwood box with painted wood grain sides and inlaid...

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19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Rosewood

Early 20th Century French Mahogany and Painted Six-Song Cylinder Music Box
Early 20th Century French Mahogany and Painted Six-Song Cylinder Music Box

Early 20th Century French Mahogany and Painted Six-Song Cylinder Music Box

Located in Dallas, TX

The traditional music instrument is in very good condition commensurate with age and use, and wonderful working order.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Tulip Wood and Painted Four-Song Cylinder Music Box
Early 20th Century French Tulip Wood and Painted Four-Song Cylinder Music Box

Early 20th Century French Tulip Wood and Painted Four-Song Cylinder Music Box

Located in Dallas, TX

The traditional music instrument is in wonderful working condition and has a nice patinated finish throughout the exterior.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Tulipwood

Antique Victorian Clariona Merritt Gally 14 Reed Pipe Organette Small Music Box
Antique Victorian Clariona Merritt Gally 14 Reed Pipe Organette Small Music Box

Antique Victorian Clariona Merritt Gally 14 Reed Pipe Organette Small Music Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Clariona Merritt Gally 14 Reed Pipe Organette Small Walnut Music Box. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 13.5" H x 12" W x 10" D.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Walnut

A  fully restored and working late 19 Century Swiss cylinder music box
A  fully restored and working late 19 Century Swiss cylinder music box

A fully restored and working late 19 Century Swiss cylinder music box

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fully restored and working Swiss cylinder music box enclosed in a box of polished fruitwood featuring a central floral inlaid medallion on the hinged lid which opens up to reveal ...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Brass

20th Century English Theodolite by W.F. Stanley London in Original Wooden Box
20th Century English Theodolite by W.F. Stanley London in Original Wooden Box

20th Century English Theodolite by W.F. Stanley London in Original Wooden Box

By W. F. Stanley

Located in Sofia, BG

20th century English surveyor's theodolite or transit instrument of brass by W.F. Stanley (Optical, Philosophical & Mathematical Instrument Manufacturer, London), circa 1930, in orig...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Brass

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Porter Music Box and Disc Storage Box
Porter Music Box and Disc Storage Box

Porter Music Box and Disc Storage Box

Unavailable

H 30.5 in Dm 24.5 in

Porter Music Box and Disc Storage Box

By Porter Music Box Company

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful Porter music box with separate box for disc storage. Includes hand crank and 27 copper discs

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Early 20th Century American Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Copper

French Silver Repousse Vanity or Cigar Box, Cherubs Playing Instruments, C1900
French Silver Repousse Vanity or Cigar Box, Cherubs Playing Instruments, C1900

French Silver Repousse Vanity or Cigar Box, Cherubs Playing Instruments, C1900

Located in WILMINGTON, CA

French silver repousse vanity or cigar box, cherubs playing instruments, c1900. Repousse cherubs playing instruments and reading books in the clouds.

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19th Century Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Silver

Geneva music box with bells
Geneva music box with bells

Geneva music box with bells

Unavailable

H 9.85 in W 19.69 in D 11.42 in

Geneva music box with bells

Located in STRAČOV, CZ

Antique music box decorated with rosewood and marquetry. The machine has six melodies, it is marked. Condition: before restoration, a new comb is needed - see photo. Dating: second h...

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1870s Swiss Neoclassical Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Wood

Allard & Sandoz Swiss Music Box
Allard & Sandoz Swiss Music Box

Allard & Sandoz Swiss Music Box

Unavailable

H 41.25 in W 56 in D 33.25 in

Allard & Sandoz Swiss Music Box

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A large Allard & Sandoz Swiss music box made from rosewood and sitting on a table with brass inlay. Includes three drawers holding 10 large interchangeable cylinders and nine bells. ...

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Early 20th Century Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Brass

Functional Mid-19th Century Music Box
Functional Mid-19th Century Music Box

Functional Mid-19th Century Music Box

Unavailable

H 3.94 in W 8.67 in D 5.12 in

Functional Mid-19th Century Music Box

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A good looking and good playing charming mid 19th-century music box in the shape of a commode, the two tunes key wind spring drove box is signed "Ol Brich Wien"(Vienna). This company...

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19th Century Austrian Charles X Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Wood

19th Century Music Box Amboyna Brass
19th Century Music Box Amboyna Brass

19th Century Music Box Amboyna Brass

Unavailable

H 6.7 in W 20.87 in D 9.85 in

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 1870.

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Late 19th Century Swiss International Style Antique Instrument Box

Regina music box with 12 disks
Regina music box with 12 disks

Regina music box with 12 disks

Unavailable

H 13 in W 22 in D 22 in

Regina music box with 12 disks

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Regina music box,Double comb ,12 disks included. Completely restored my Al Meekins, This box was featured on the Keno brothers show, Find.

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19th Century American Antique Instrument Box

Music Box Swiss Origin, circa 1880
Music Box Swiss Origin, circa 1880

Music Box Swiss Origin, circa 1880

Unavailable

H 1.38 in W 3.94 in D 2.37 in

Music Box Swiss Origin, circa 1880

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

circa 1880 Music box Swiss origin. Playijg 2 tunes ([lays 2 tunes after activating) there is a button to stop it as ell. Painted with an image of a beautiful lady from the Belle Epoq...

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1880s Swiss Belle Époque Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Other

19th Century Nicol Freses Music Box Geneve
19th Century Nicol Freses Music Box Geneve

19th Century Nicol Freses Music Box Geneve

Unavailable

H 6.11 in W 18.31 in D 8.27 in

19th Century Nicol Freses Music Box Geneve

By Nicole Frères

Located in Brighton, GB

A music box by Nichol Freses, Geneve Playing two tunes per revolution. No.42098 (serial 43,000 = 1872). circa 1870-1872 Measures: Barrel 24cms long Diameter 7cms Comb 107 t...

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Late 19th Century Swiss International Style Antique Instrument Box

Early 20th Century Music Box in Rosewood Cabinet
Early 20th Century Music Box in Rosewood Cabinet

Early 20th Century Music Box in Rosewood Cabinet

Unavailable

H 66.5 in W 19.5 in D 11 in

Early 20th Century Music Box in Rosewood Cabinet

Located in Santa Ana, CA

This 19th century music box within a beautiful rosewood cabinet is in working condition. It plays the ten songs listed on the list pictured. Features a switch on the side, so it can ...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Metal

Early 20thC Hand Wind Musical Box c.1900-10
Early 20thC Hand Wind Musical Box c.1900-10

Early 20thC Hand Wind Musical Box c.1900-10

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H 1.25 in Dm 2.75 in

Early 20thC Hand Wind Musical Box c.1900-10

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The charming early 20thc hand crank or wind musical box, of pressed metal to a brass and porcelain handle, and with a paper image of a young girl wearing a red ribbon to the facing s...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Instrument Box

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Metal, Brass

German Brass Pharmacy Balance from 1921 on Mahogany Box
German Brass Pharmacy Balance from 1921 on Mahogany Box

German Brass Pharmacy Balance from 1921 on Mahogany Box

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H 21.6 in W 19.6 in D 8.6 in

German Brass Pharmacy Balance from 1921 on Mahogany Box

Located in Raalte, NL

German brass pharmacy balance marked with D * R (Deutsches Reich) Stuttgart and dated 1921 with up to 1975 the last time that it's calibrated, it stands on a mahogany box with two dr...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Instrument Box

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Brass

Antique J.C. Ulmer Co. Survey Transit & Compass in Bergen & Sons Box
Antique J.C. Ulmer Co. Survey Transit & Compass in Bergen & Sons Box

Antique J.C. Ulmer Co. Survey Transit & Compass in Bergen & Sons Box

Located in Milan, OH

Transit and Compass in Bergen & Sons Box Discover a rare treasure from the past with this remarkable antique J.C.

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Early 1900s American Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Brass

A Swiss Amboyna 'bells-in-sight' Cylinder Animated Music Box, ca. 1880
A Swiss Amboyna 'bells-in-sight' Cylinder Animated Music Box, ca. 1880

A Swiss Amboyna 'bells-in-sight' Cylinder Animated Music Box, ca. 1880

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

with eight melodies and dancers, coin operated.

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19th Century Swiss Napoleon III Antique Instrument Box

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Amboyna

An Imposing Swiss 'bells-in-sight' Six Cylinder Music Box Samuel Troll, 1880
An Imposing Swiss 'bells-in-sight' Six Cylinder Music Box Samuel Troll, 1880

An Imposing Swiss 'bells-in-sight' Six Cylinder Music Box Samuel Troll, 1880

By Samuel Troll

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

An Imposing Swiss Mandoline And 'bells-in-sight' Interchangeable Six Cylinder Music Box And Desk, Samuel Troll, Circa 1880. Prominently signed and inscribed with number 'Samuel Troll...

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19th Century Swiss Napoleon III Antique Instrument Box

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Amboyna

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 Instrument Box

Materials

Wood

A rare Swiss mahogany disc music box, for the U.S. market, by Stella, circa 1880
A rare Swiss mahogany disc music box, for the U.S. market, by Stella, circa 1880

A rare Swiss mahogany disc music box, for the U.S. market, by Stella, circa 1880

By Stella

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

In a Louis XVI-style mahogany veneered cupboard with various discs in the compartment underneath.

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19th Century Swiss Louis XVI Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Mahogany

Shagreen Etui by W & S Jones Opticians with Scientific Instruments Circa, 1800
Shagreen Etui by W & S Jones Opticians with Scientific Instruments Circa, 1800

Shagreen Etui by W & S Jones Opticians with Scientific Instruments Circa, 1800

Located in London, GB

Shagreen Etui Case by W & S Jones Opticians with Scientific Drawing Instruments Circa. 1800 An extremely fine example of craftmanship for any discerning antique collector of exquisi...

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19th Century British Antique Instrument Box

Fabulous French Sterling Silver Dessert Flatware 12 pc w/box Musical Instruments
Fabulous French Sterling Silver Dessert Flatware 12 pc w/box Musical Instruments

Fabulous French Sterling Silver Dessert Flatware 12 pc w/box Musical Instruments

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

Fabulous French Sterling Silver Dessert Flatware 12 pc w/box Musical Instruments A rare entremet/dessert flatware with fabulous Louis XVI decoration.

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Still Life, Circle of Rasio, Late 17th Century
Italian Still Life, Circle of Rasio, Late 17th Century

Italian Still Life, Circle of Rasio, Late 17th Century

Located in New York, NY

A velvet covered writing box, globe, scientific instrument (probably some form of clock) and musical instruments, give evidence of the importance of scholarship and worldly travels.

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Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Instrument Box

19th Century Brass Mounted Campaign Instrument Box Now Fitted for Jewelry
19th Century Brass Mounted Campaign Instrument Box Now Fitted for Jewelry

19th Century Brass Mounted Campaign Instrument Box Now Fitted for Jewelry

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

These types of cases were typically fitted for medical or navigational instruments. This case has been relined as a jewelry box.

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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Brass

1870s Genitourinary Instruments of Bougies Oak Box Antique Medical Device
1870s Genitourinary Instruments of Bougies Oak Box Antique Medical Device

1870s Genitourinary Instruments of Bougies Oak Box Antique Medical Device

Located in Milan, IT

Set of genitourinary instruments of Bougies, medical instruments placed in a box made of oak, made second half of the nineteenth century.

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1870s Italian Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Metal

Regina Disc Music Box with Stand
Regina Disc Music Box with Stand

Regina Disc Music Box with Stand

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H 33.5 in W 23.25 in D 21.5 in

Regina Disc Music Box with Stand

By Regina Music Box Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

This outstanding disc music box was created by the Regina Music Box Company of New York. The box, known as Style 11, plays 15 1/2” disks on a single comb and retains the incredible s...

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19th Century American Other Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Mahogany

Thirty Antique Regina Music Box Discs
Thirty Antique Regina Music Box Discs

Thirty Antique Regina Music Box Discs

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H 15.25 in Dm 15.25 in

Thirty Antique Regina Music Box Discs

By Regina Music Box Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique set of 30 Regina music box discs, 15.25" diameter, 20th century Measures - 15.25''diameter.

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Metal

1850 Italian Brass Square Measurement Surveyor Instrument, Scientific Instrument
1850 Italian Brass Square Measurement Surveyor Instrument, Scientific Instrument

1850 Italian Brass Square Measurement Surveyor Instrument, Scientific Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

It's an antique measuring instrument including a brass cylindrical box, with eight levels for draw alignments at 45 ° or multiples of 45 °.

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1850s Italian Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Brass

Forty Five Antique Regina Music Box Discs, circa 1890
Forty Five Antique Regina Music Box Discs, circa 1890

Forty Five Antique Regina Music Box Discs, circa 1890

By Regina Music Box Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique lot of forty five 15" Regina Music Box discs, circa 1890 Measures: 1/64" height x 15" diameter.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Metal

Italian Brass Land-Surveyor Instrument Made in 1860 with its Original Walnut Box
Italian Brass Land-Surveyor Instrument Made in 1860 with its Original Walnut Box

Italian Brass Land-Surveyor Instrument Made in 1860 with its Original Walnut Box

Located in Milan, IT

Land-surveyor squaring, measuring instrument made of brass, Italian manufacture, from the second half of the 19th century, complete with original walnut box.

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1860s Italian Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Regina Hexaphone Coin Operated Working Cylinder Music Box, Circa 1900
Antique Regina Hexaphone Coin Operated Working Cylinder Music Box, Circa 1900

Antique Regina Hexaphone Coin Operated Working Cylinder Music Box, Circa 1900

By Regina Music Box Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Regina hexaphone coin operated cylinder music box offers floor model case with upper glass slant front observation door opening to player surmounting case with central spe...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Metal

Regina Disc Music Box with Serpentine Case, circa 1899 & 10 Discs
Regina Disc Music Box with Serpentine Case, circa 1899 & 10 Discs

Regina Disc Music Box with Serpentine Case, circa 1899 & 10 Discs

By Regina Music Box Co.

Located in Milford, NH

A great example of a Regina music box with short bedplate and double comb in a serpentine oak case, from the Regina Company in Rahway, NJ, Serial #5000764, and includes 10 15.5 inch ...

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1890s American Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Metal

Victorian Regina Double Comb Mahogany Music Box with 10 Discs, circa 1890
Victorian Regina Double Comb Mahogany Music Box with 10 Discs, circa 1890

Victorian Regina Double Comb Mahogany Music Box with 10 Discs, circa 1890

By Regina Music Box Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian regina double comb music box offers mahogany paneled case having carved trim and Classical scene on lid interior, includes ten discs, works well, circa 1890. ...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Metal

Antique Oak Regina Table Top Music Box with Six Discs 19th C
Antique Oak Regina Table Top Music Box with Six Discs 19th C

Antique Oak Regina Table Top Music Box with Six Discs 19th C

By Regina Music Box Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique music box by Regina offers quarter sawn oak case having carved rope twist trim, maker label as photographed; working condition; 19th century Measures - 12.5"h x 26"w x 18...

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Metal

Antique Regina Mahogany Inlaid Music Box with 5 Discs, Serial #55116, 19th C
Antique Regina Mahogany Inlaid Music Box with 5 Discs, Serial #55116, 19th C

Antique Regina Mahogany Inlaid Music Box with 5 Discs, Serial #55116, 19th C

By Regina Music Box Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Regina music box offers mahogany case with inlaid banding, serial #55116, includes five discs, 19th century Measures - 13.25"h x 24" x 19.75" Catalogue Note: Ask abo...

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19th Century American Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Wood

Turn of the Century French Wooden Instrument Case
Turn of the Century French Wooden Instrument Case

Turn of the Century French Wooden Instrument Case

Located in High Point, NC

Made in France at the turn of the century, this vintage wooden case would have originally been used to hold a musical instrument—the distinctive shape suggests a mandolin or a mandor...

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Early 1900s French Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Brass

1870s, Brass Theodolite Ing. Salmoiraghi Milano Antique Scientific Instrument
1870s, Brass Theodolite Ing. Salmoiraghi Milano Antique Scientific Instrument

1870s, Brass Theodolite Ing. Salmoiraghi Milano Antique Scientific Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Salmoiraghi Milano No. 3787 made in the second half of the 19th century, complete with original oak box complete. This instrument was used in terrestrial observations for the measu...

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1870s Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Brass

Mahogany and Brass Cased Down Brothers Surgeons Instruments, circa 1890
Mahogany and Brass Cased Down Brothers Surgeons Instruments, circa 1890

Mahogany and Brass Cased Down Brothers Surgeons Instruments, circa 1890

By Down Brothers

Located in Bath, GB

All the instruments are signed by Down London, and the case has two inlaid labels "Down Bros, Makers" and "Opposite Guy's Hospital".

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Period Mahogany and Brass Instrument Cabinet, circa 1820
English Regency Period Mahogany and Brass Instrument Cabinet, circa 1820

English Regency Period Mahogany and Brass Instrument Cabinet, circa 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having an arched top with conforming hinged and locking door. The top with a concealed flip up brass handle.

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1820s British Regency Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Mahogany

Regina Music Box
Regina Music Box

Regina Music Box

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H 46 in W 24 in D 22 in

Regina Music Box

Located in Petaluma, CA

Regina Music Boxes were the Cadillac of all music boxes. Throw out your iPod, your stereo, your phonograph, and give a listen to how beautiful a sound this music box makes with meta...

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Metal

Wooden Weather Box
Wooden Weather Box

Wooden Weather Box

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H 11.5 in W 10.5 in D 5 in

Wooden Weather Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Weather box in the form of a house with carved figures of a man and a woman who rotate in and out forecasting the weather.

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19th Century Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Wood

Cylinder Musical Box
Cylinder Musical Box

Cylinder Musical Box

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H 8 in W 28.5 in D 11.5 in

Cylinder Musical Box

Located in Cheshire, GB

Swis music box with original tune sheet, cylinder, comb and the brass bed plate, within a rosewood case, the lid inlaid with boxwood lines and a central motif. Dimensions Height 8 ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Surgery Box
19th Century Surgery Box

19th Century Surgery Box

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H 6.7 in W 17.72 in D 7.09 in

19th Century Surgery Box

Located in Madrid, ES

19th CENTURY SURGERY BOX SOME INSTRUMENT IS MISSING-SEE PHOTOS. THE BOX MEASURES:45X17X18 CM Good condition.

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19th Century English Baroque Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Metal

Sublime Harmonie Music Box
Sublime Harmonie Music Box

Sublime Harmonie Music Box

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H 41.5 in W 55 in D 29.88 in

Sublime Harmonie Music Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

With Table: 55” wide x 29 7/8” deep x 41 1/2” high Music Box: 48 1/4” wide x 18 1/2” deep x 12 1/4” high References: Encyclopaedia of Automatic Musical Instruments, 1972, Q.

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19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Antique Swiss Music Box
Antique Swiss Music Box

Antique Swiss Music Box

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H 10.5 in W 24.75 in D 13 in

Antique Swiss Music Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

Plays 8 airs. Drums and bells in fine working condition.

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19th Century Swiss Antique Instrument Box

Paillard Mandoline Swiss Music Box
Paillard Mandoline Swiss Music Box

Paillard Mandoline Swiss Music Box

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H 7.25 in W 22.5 in D 9.25 in

Paillard Mandoline Swiss Music Box

Located in East Aurora, NY

A very nice Paillard Swiss Mandoline 19th century 13” cylinder music box playing 6 Airs. The movement was recently professionally restored and the box is signed. I believe this cabin...

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1870s Swiss Victorian Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Rosewood

Georgian Travelling Field Surgeons Box
Georgian Travelling Field Surgeons Box

Georgian Travelling Field Surgeons Box

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H 1.78 in W 9.65 in D 2.96 in

Georgian Travelling Field Surgeons Box

Located in Northampton, GB

Fully Equipped Field Surgeons Box From our Boxes collection, we are delighted to offer this Antique Travelling Field Surgeons Box. The Surgeons Box made from Mahogany with brass ban...

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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Brass

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 Instrument Box

Dutch Street Organ Music Box
Dutch Street Organ Music Box

Dutch Street Organ Music Box

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H 21.38 in W 23.06 in D 11.63 in

Dutch Street Organ Music Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

Dutch Street Organ Music Box Late 19th Century This delightful music box takes the shape of a barrel organ or street organ, known as draaiorgel in Dutch. It is designed as a miniatu...

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Late 19th Century Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Brass

Olympia Music Box in Oak Case
Olympia Music Box in Oak Case

Olympia Music Box in Oak Case

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H 13 in W 22 in D 20 in

Olympia Music Box in Oak Case

Located in Petaluma, CA

If you have never heard an American music box that plays discs, you don't know what you are missing, and this one has as beautiful a sound as I have ever heard. This box has a handso...

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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Instrument Box

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Nickel

Swiss Cylinder Music Box, 19th C
Swiss Cylinder Music Box, 19th C

Swiss Cylinder Music Box, 19th C

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H 2.25 in W 5 in D 3 in

Swiss Cylinder Music Box, 19th C

Located in Astoria, NY

Swiss cylinder four-song music box, ca. 1900, the works with model number "6187" and housed within a thuja wood and ebonized pearwood brass-mounted box, the interior lid with a litho...

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19th Century American Classical Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Metal

English Mahogany Military Campaign Medical Box
English Mahogany Military Campaign Medical Box

English Mahogany Military Campaign Medical Box

Located in Montreal, QC

English mahogany two-drawer military Campaign medical box with original brass escutcheons, fitted interior compartments, and original glass bottles.

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1820s English Campaign Antique Instrument Box

Solid Brass Ships Sextant In Box
Solid Brass Ships Sextant In Box

Solid Brass Ships Sextant In Box

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H 12 in W 11 in D 6 in

Solid Brass Ships Sextant In Box

Located in Norwell, MA

Late Nineteenth Navigators Sextant. T Frame design. Box has label of H.A. Johannesen Compass Adjuster, Fish Dock Rd., Grimsby. Circa 1920. Phone number on label is 483.

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1920s Norwegian Antique Instrument Box

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Wood

Cylinder Musical Box by LeCoultre Freres
Cylinder Musical Box by LeCoultre Freres

Cylinder Musical Box by LeCoultre Freres

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H 5.5 in W 21 in D 7.25 in

Cylinder Musical Box by LeCoultre Freres

Located in Cheshire, GB

LeCoultre Freres music box playing on eight airs, with original tune sheet, no. 35904 and 13? Cylinder, bearing the maker's name stamped on the comb and the brass bed plate, within a...

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19th Century Swiss Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Brass

Cylinder Musical Box by Lecoultre Freres
Cylinder Musical Box by Lecoultre Freres

Cylinder Musical Box by Lecoultre Freres

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H 5.5 in W 21 in D 7.25 in

Cylinder Musical Box by Lecoultre Freres

By Nicole Frères

Located in Cheshire, GB

Lecoultre Freres music box playing on eight airs, with original tune sheet, no. 35904 and 13? cylinder, bearing the maker's name stamped on the comb and the brass bed plate, within a...

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19th Century French Antique Instrument Box

32 Antique Regina Music Box Discs C1890
32 Antique Regina Music Box Discs C1890

32 Antique Regina Music Box Discs C1890

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H 0.25 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in

32 Antique Regina Music Box Discs C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Regina is a famous antique mechanical musical instrument maker, known for producing music boxes with rich sound, popular in the late 1890s and early 1900s

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Late 19th Century Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Metal

Grand 19th Century Swiss-Made Musical Box
Grand 19th Century Swiss-Made Musical Box

Grand 19th Century Swiss-Made Musical Box

By Baptiste-Antoine Brémond 1

Located in London, GB

Several parts are stamped with the Bremond serial number. Musical boxes by Bremond are highly sought after instruments as well as works of art.

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Instrument Box

Materials

Amboyna

Antique Regina Mahogany Music Box With Disks C1890
Antique Regina Mahogany Music Box With Disks C1890

Antique Regina Mahogany Music Box With Disks C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Regina Mahogany Music Box With Disks C1890 Measures - 8 1/2" x 21 1/4" x 18 7/8" An antique crank music box by Regina from circa 1890 offers a mahogany case and comes with ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Instrument Box

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Mahogany

Box of Magnifying Lenses by Kollmorgen Optical

Box of Magnifying Lenses by Kollmorgen Optical

Located in Culver City, CA

Box of magnifying lenses for Optometrist manufactured by Kollmorgen Optical.

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Early 20th Century Antique Instrument Box

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Brass

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$1,200

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Located in Dayton, OH

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Located in Long Island City, NY

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Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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By Émile Gallé

Located in CABA, AR

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$3,840

H 8.25 in Dm 3.75 in

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By Samuel Alcock & Co.

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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$1,913

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Pair of Important Russian Gilt Bronze and Metal Vases

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$875,110 / set

H 38.59 in W 16.93 in D 14.97 in

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Located in London, GB

Pair of important Russian gilt bronze and metal vases Russian, circa 1820 Dimensions: Height 98cm, width 43cm, depth 38cm This monumental pair of vases are exquisitely crafted i...

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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$18,087

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By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

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Antique French Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Bed by Paul Sormani

By Paul Sormani

Located in London, GB

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Antique Instrument Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique instrument box for your home. Each antique instrument box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique instrument box — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique instrument box bearing Victorian, Regency or Louis XV hallmarks is very popular. A well-made antique instrument box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Regina Music Box Co., Black Forest and Baptiste-Antoine Brémond are consistently popular.

Finding the Right Collectibles-curiosities for You

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.

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