Bronze Music Box
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Bronze
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
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Bronze
Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments
Wood
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Musical Instruments
Bronze
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Musical Instruments
Bronze
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Musical Instruments
Bronze
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Musical Instruments
Bronze
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Musical Instruments
Bronze
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Musical Instruments
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze
Antique 1880s Austrian Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Louis XV Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Antique 1890s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Antique 1870s Swiss Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Antique 1870s Louis XV Musical Instruments
Bronze
Antique 1870s European Napoleon III Tables
Bronze
Late 20th Century Animal Sculptures
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Napoleon III Musical Instruments
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Metal
Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes
Vintage 1940s Austrian Musical Instruments
Bronze
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Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- Are music boxes rare?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It 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.
- What is the best music box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The 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.
- What is a Polyphon music box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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, 2022The 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.
- Are music boxes still made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- What is an old music box called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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 ExpertAugust 24, 2021Regina 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, 2022The 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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