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Italian Embossed Bronzed Metal Rectangular Trinket/ Jewelry Music Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Italian bronzed metal square hinged lidded music box. It depicts a lid decorated in the
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Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Small 3 tune music box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Small 3 tune mandoline music box. The wooden case has some central inlay to the top of the lid
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Antique 1890s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Small 3 tune music box
Small 3 tune music box
H 1.97 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Edward F. Caldwell Neoclassical Style Silvered Bronze Box, Angels, Music Motifs
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Fine and unusual signed Edward F. Caldwell & Co. Neoclassical style silvered bronze box depicting a
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Nicole Freres 6 tune music box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Music box made in Switzerland by Nicole Freres in 1852. The wooden box has marquetry with various
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Nicole Freres 6 tune music box
Nicole Freres 6 tune music box
H 4.97 in W 17.72 in D 5.91 in
Fad cylinder Music Box playing 2 per Turn
Located in Zonhoven, BE
eautiful, large and early music box. This box has a thick (about 8m diameter) cylinder and plays
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Fad cylinder Music Box playing 2 per Turn
Fad cylinder Music Box playing 2 per Turn
H 5.32 in W 19.1 in D 7.68 in
Music Box with Exposed Controls playing 6 tunes
By LeCoultre & Cie 1
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful, early and rare music box made in the early 19th century. This early music box plays 6
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel

Music Box by Nicole Freres playing 4 Tunes
By Nicole Frères
Located in Zonhoven, BE
this early music box plays 4 cheerful melodies on a 20.5cm cylinder as provided on the original
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel

Music Box by Nicole Freres playing 4 Tunes
Music Box by Nicole Freres playing 4 Tunes
H 5.71 in W 16.15 in D 7.09 in
Duccommun Girod 6 tune music box with exposed controls
Located in Zonhoven, BE
EEarly and exceptional music box by Ducommun Girod with "exposed contols" Ducommun Girod was one
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Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel

Music Box with Automatons and Bells made by Karrer
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Large music box with 3 automatons and 10 bells made in about 1875 by Karrer in Teufenthal (Swiss
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Antique 1870s Swiss Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel

Forte-Piano Music Box by Mouliné Ainé playing 4 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Rare music box by Mouliné Ainé. This box is made about 1840-1850 and is in great condition. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel

Very rare 4 tunes overture music box (attr. to Lecoultre)
By LeCoultre & Cie 1
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Very nice and early overture music box, probably by Lecoultre (alltough unsigned). The key wind
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Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Music Box with Exposed Controls and Sectional Comb by Ducommun Girod
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Early and exceptional music box by Ducommun Girod with "exposed contols" Ducommun Girod was one of
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Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel

Music Box with Exposed Controls playing 6 tune probably by Lecoultre
By LeCoultre & Cie 1
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful, early and rare music box probably made by Lecoultre in the early 19th century. This
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Music Box by Duccommun Girod playing 2 per Turn of the Cylinder
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Extremely large music box made in 1854 by Duccommun Girod in Switzerland. Duccommun Girod was
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel

Music Box by Ducommun Girod playing 8 Tunes in a 2 per turn setting.
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Very early fat cylinder music box. The mechanism has a 2 per turn setting, but plays 1 tune in 2
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Period Marquetry Cigar Box, Music Box
Located in Fayetteville, AR
and flowers surround the central designation of the box. The rim of the lid is trimmed in bronze. When
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Bronze

French Antique Bronze Mounted and Painted Sevres Style Cobalt Blue Accessory Box
By E. Grisard 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French antique bronze mounted and painted sevres style cobalt blue accessory box France, circa
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Antique 1890s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

First Empire Grand Tour Gilt Bronze Mounted Box with Apollo in His Chariot
Located in Nashville, TN
The box a trinket or bon-bon box , adorned with bronze lid and Apollo in his sunburst adorned
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

"Zodiac Box, " Lidded Art Deco Bronze Casket with Zodiac Symbols by Oscar Bach
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully cast and finished with a lovely, lustrous patina, this bronze lidded box depicts all 12
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Musical snuff box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Music box made in Switzerland 2nd quarter-19th century. This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a
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Antique 1840s Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel

Musical snuff box
Musical snuff box
H 1.19 in W 3.55 in D 2.25 in
Tortoiseshell Musical snuff box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Music box made in Switzerland 2nd quarter-19th century. This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a
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Antique 1840s Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel

Tortoiseshell Musical snuff box
Tortoiseshell Musical snuff box
H 1.11 in W 3.55 in D 2.09 in
Musical snuff box with minatur painting
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Music box made in Switzerland in the mid-19th century. This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a
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Antique 1840s Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

Musical snuff box with minatur painting
Musical snuff box with minatur painting
H 1.11 in W 3.55 in D 2.09 in
Musical snuff box by BA Bremond
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. It was made in Switzerland and plays as you would expect from a music box of this manufacturer and
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Antique 1840s Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

Musical snuff box by BA Bremond
Musical snuff box by BA Bremond
H 1.11 in W 3.55 in D 2.09 in
Musical Laurencekirk Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century. This rare snuffbox
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Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

Keywind 6 tune musical box by Nicole Freres
By Nicole Frères
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Restored to the origal condition a Nicole Freres music box. Made in 1859 this music box plays 6
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Antique 1850s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Keywind 6 tune musical box by Nicole Freres
Keywind 6 tune musical box by Nicole Freres
H 4.93 in W 18.12 in D 6.7 in
Overture Cylinder Musical Box by Paillard
Located in Zonhoven, BE
beautiful music box by Pailllard. The music box was made by the firm Paillard at the end of the
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Overture Cylinder Musical Box by Paillard
Overture Cylinder Musical Box by Paillard
H 9.06 in W 27.17 in D 13 in
'Grand Tour' souvenir box "Palais de L'Institut" Paris
Located in Zonhoven, BE
was made in Switzerland and plays as one would expect from a music box of this manufacturer and period
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Antique 1840s Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

Musical box with 6 Bells and 3 Automatons By G. Bendon
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful music box by Bendon. Made in about 1880 in Switserland by this well known manufacturer
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Antique 1880s Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with Flowerpot to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century. This rare snuffbox
Category

Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with historical decor to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century. This rare snuffbox
Category

Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes depicting a Bouquet of Flowers to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century. This rare snuffbox
Category

Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

"The Arts, " Large Silvered Bronze Casket with Symbols of Pottery, Spinning et Al
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
spinning, this silvered bronze casket with hinged lid and mahogany interior was produced by the famed Oscar
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Round carved wooden box with its key - Beethoven profile medallion - 19th centur
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Louis XVI style carved wooden jewelry treasure box. The wood is carved in relief with foliage
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Musical Snuffbox Playing 2 Tunes and Cupido on the Lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century. This rare snuffbox
Category

Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

Musical Snuffbox by Alibert playing 2 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century. This rare snuffbox
Category

Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

French Victorian Cigar Holder Music Box
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian black lacquered and bronze trimmed 6 sided cigar holder with music box at base. 52
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Antique 6 Bell and Drum Music Box by Charles Lecoultre, c. 1870
Located in London, GB
A magnificent quality six bell and drum cylinder music box made by Charles Lecoultre of Geneva
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Antique 1870s Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

19th Century Swiss Cylinder Carved Music Box on a Table by Mermod Freres
By Mermod Frères 1
Located in Guaynabo, PR
acanthus leaves. Also the bronze handles of the music box case and drawers of the table are decorated with
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Japonisme Lantern Pendant W. Mount Fuji and Traditional Music Graphics
Located in Lisse, NL
colors that were used to paint the Japanese music making ladies, but also the tranquil tree and the
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Early 20th Century European Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Bronze Scultural Singing-Stone MDL. C. Speaker
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Playfully hinting at popular outdoor rock shaped speakers, this bronze cast music box domesticates
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Scultural Singing-Stone MDL. C. Speaker
Bronze Scultural Singing-Stone MDL. C. Speaker
H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 19.3 in
Bronze Scultural Singing-Stone MDL. C. Speaker
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Playfully hinting at popular outdoor rock shaped speakers, this bronze cast music box domesticates
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Scultural Singing-Stone MDL. C. Speaker
Bronze Scultural Singing-Stone MDL. C. Speaker
H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 19.3 in
Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Bronze Elephant Automaton Music Bracket Clock A truly
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20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Lifesize Bronze Sculpture of Seated Charlie Chaplin 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A truly stunning bronze sculpture of a seated Charlie Chaplin with his trademark cane, dating from
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Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Art Nouveau Bronze Figural Table Lamp, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
made of bronze and are beautifuly carved showing fine details. One woman is playing a music instrument
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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large Baroque Style Austrian Ormolu Mounted Musical Clock
Located in London, GB
frieze. Allegories of music in gilt bronze stand atop the roof, while a sculpture of Apollo functions as
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Baroque Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

Materials

Ormolu

Pallissandro Alps Green Marble Base Ceramic Table Attributed to Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Montelabbate, PU
the center; it surrounds a bronzed glass. The table legs have two pilasters on either side in maple
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Enamel Miniatures Living Room and Piano Set
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
materials The piano is a music box (it works) The general condition is very good. only the table has a
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Rococo More Desk Accessories

Materials

Enamel

Enamel Miniatures Living Room and Piano Set
Enamel Miniatures Living Room and Piano Set
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H 2.56 in W 4.73 in D 2.96 in
Pair of 1950s Camp Classical Double Column Lamps with Embellished Shades
Located in Hanover, MA
a classical rectangular plinth, embellished with gilt trim. Original vintage gold painted box
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Smokin' Joe Stalin Sculpture by Frank Kozik
By Frank Kozik
Located in Weesp, NL
Limited 50 pieces Bronze edition created by Frank Kozik and sculptured by Brin Berliner in 2007
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Early 2000s American Busts

Smokin' Joe Stalin Sculpture by Frank Kozik
Smokin' Joe Stalin Sculpture by Frank Kozik
H 14.18 in W 9.45 in D 7.88 in L 14.18 in
Fire-Gilded Bronze, 19th Century Rouen Cathedral Clock with Music Box
By Bavozet Freres et Soeurs 1
Located in Lafayette, CA
with music box - 6-1/2" high,  1835, Paris The entirely complete fire-gilded bronze case represents
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Antique Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Cylinder Musical Box by MJ. Paillard & Co
By M. J. Paillard & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
bronze ormolu handles and features a doublestring, motor, tune in selector and zither attachment. Music
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20th Century American Musical Instruments

Materials

Burl, Tulipwood, Walnut, Amboyna

Cylinder Musical Box by MJ. Paillard & Co
Cylinder Musical Box by MJ. Paillard & Co
H 13.25 in W 39.75 in D 17.5 in
Beautiful Bronze Windmill Music Box
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A beautiful Bronze Windmill Music box and enamel plates hand painted with romantic scenes in the
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Antique 1880s Austrian Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Music Box by Nicole Freres playing Belini
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Rare keywind music box by Nicole Freres. Playing 8 tunes as indicated on the original tunesheet. 7
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Music Box by Nicole Freres playing Belini
Music Box by Nicole Freres playing Belini
H 4.97 in W 20.28 in D 6.11 in
Music box on table with 4 interchangeble cylinders
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Rare cylinder music box. The 4 cylinders play 8 tunes as indicated on the original tunesheets. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel

19th century 8 tune music box with 6 bells
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful original music box with 6 bells. This music box plays 6 melodies on a 33cm cylinder as
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

19th century 8 tune music box with 6 bells
19th century 8 tune music box with 6 bells
H 9.85 in W 22.84 in D 11.42 in
Music box stand with 4 interchangeble cylinders in seperate case
Located in Zonhoven, BE
case) play the melodies as provided on the original melody card. The music box has a 'sublime harmony
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

19th century 10 tune music box with drum and bells
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Exposed drum and bells music box. Playing 10 tunes as indicated on the original tunesheet. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel

19th century 10 tune music box with 6 bells by Paillard
By M. J. Paillard & Co.
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Very beautiful bells in vue music box by Paillard. Paillard is one of the well known makers of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel

19th Century French Bronze Doré Jewelry Box with Pastoral Scene
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique gilt bronze casket was created in France, circa 1880. Oval in shape, the jewelry box
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Viennese Austrian Enamel and Bronze Windmill Musical Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Viennese / Austrian enamel and bronze Windmill Musical jewelry box and cover
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jewelry Boxes

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Bronze Music Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bronze music box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each bronze music box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a bronze music box — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A bronze music box made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one bronze music box that is appealing in its simplicity, but E. Grisard, Frank Kozik and Franz Bergmann produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Bronze Music Box?

Prices for a bronze music box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $825 and can go as high as $150,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,750.

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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 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.

Questions About Bronze Music Box
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A 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, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An old music box made from snuff boxes during the 18th century is called a carillons à musique. It is a French word meaning "chimes of music." You'll find a selection of antique music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Regina 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, 2022
    The first music box was likely made in Switzerland around the end of the 18th century. Originally, most music boxes were quite small, but as time went on, larger versions developed. Shop a collection of antique and modern music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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