Are music boxes rare?

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.

What is the best music box?

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.

What is a Polyphon music box?

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.

What is the box that plays music?

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.

Are music boxes still made?

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.

What is an old music box called?

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.

When was the first music box made?

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.

How does a Regina music box work?

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.

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$360Sale Price|20% Off

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 center with a 19th century hand painted portrait of Madame Recamier adorned with a ...

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Rare 19th Century Austrian Enameled Violin Music Box

$11,600

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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Antique 19th Century Austrian Musical Instruments

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Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Swiss Cylinder Carved Music Box on a Table by Mermod Freres

$14,400Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Swiss Cylinder Carved Music Box on a Table by Mermod Freres

By Mermod Frères 1

Located in Guaynabo, PR

Also the bronze handles of the music box case and drawers of the table are decorated with some scrolls and leaves.

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Sculptural Speaker, Bronze, Post-Modern Design, Panorammma, Mexico

$4,500

Sculptural Speaker, Bronze, Post-Modern Design, Panorammma, Mexico

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Playfully hinting at popular outdoor rock shaped speakers, this bronze cast music box domesticates the shape of a stone found in the mountains near Mexico City.

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Music Box by Nicole Freres playing Belini

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H 4.97 in W 20.28 in D 6.11 in

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 tunes by Bellini from the opera's Puritana, La Norma. 1 tune by Donizetti. Althoug...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Music Box by Nicole Freres playing 4 Tunes

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H 5.71 in W 16.15 in D 7.09 in

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 melody card. Nicole Freres was the leading manufacturer of music boxes in the 19th cen...

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Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Duccommun Girod 6 tune music box with exposed controls

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H 3.75 in W 13.39 in D 4.73 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 of the first manufacturers of music boxes early in the 19th century. He is known for...

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Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Very rare 4 tunes overture music box (attr. to Lecoultre)

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H 6.11 in W 19.1 in D 8.86 in

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 mechanism plays 4 overtures with a nice and bright tone on a very fine comb. The fad c...

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Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Music Box by Ducommun Girod playing 8 Tunes in a 2 per turn setting.

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H 5.71 in W 16.15 in D 7.09 in

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 parts on the first revolution resulting in 7 tunes in total. The plane brass bedplate...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Fire-Gilded Bronze, 19th Century Rouen Cathedral Clock with Music Box

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H 26.5 in W 18.5 in D 10 in

Fire-Gilded Bronze, 19th Century Rouen Cathedral Clock with Music Box

By Bavozet Freres et Soeurs 1

Located in Lafayette, CA

Rouen cathedral clock Fire gilded bronze case - Bavozet Freres - 20" high Rosewood veneer base with music box - 6-1/2" high, 1835, Paris The entirely complete fire-gilded bro...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Beautiful Bronze Windmill Music Box

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H 6.11 in Dm 7.09 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 taste of Boucher.

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Antique 1880s Austrian Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Bronze, Enamel

Antique Viennese Enameled Bronze Carrige Form Music Box

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H 5.5 in W 11 in D 5 in

Antique Viennese Enameled Bronze Carrige Form Music Box

Located in New York, NY

Antique (late 19th century) Viennese Austrian music box in the form of a luxurious carriage in the French Louis XV Rococo style, with numerous finely painted enamel panels depicting ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Louis XV Decorative Boxes

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Music Box in Burr Veneer and Gilt Bronze

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H 10.63 in W 31.89 in D 12.21 in

Music Box in Burr Veneer and Gilt Bronze

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Exquisite music box by J. Thibouville-Lamy with ten songs.

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Antique 1870s Louis XV Musical Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Piano Music Box, 19th century

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H 2.56 in W 4.53 in D 3.35 in

Piano Music Box, 19th century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Miniature piano music box, painted enamel decoration, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Very good condition. Measures: H: 6,5 cm, W: 11,5 cm, D: 8,5 cm.

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Antique 1870s European Napoleon III Tables

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Bronze

Swiss Cylinder Music Box on Marble and Bronze Case

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H 18.5 in W 43.5 in D 16 in

Swiss Cylinder Music Box on Marble and Bronze Case

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Unusual Swiss cylinder music box, marble and bronze case probably Swiss, marble and silvered bronze case, the cylinder is interchangeable, but there is only one cylinder with it.

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French Victorian Cigar Holder Music Box

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H 11 in W 4 in D 4 in

French Victorian Cigar Holder Music Box

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian black lacquered and bronze trimmed 6 sided cigar holder with music box at base. 52/54 ring gauge, 6.25 length.

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Tobacco Accessories

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Bronze

Indian Silvered & Enamel Engraved Bronze Elephant Automaton Swiss Music box

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H 7.5 in W 11 in D 4.5 in

Indian Silvered & Enamel Engraved Bronze Elephant Automaton Swiss Music box

By Thorens

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Indian Silvered & Enamel Engraved Bronze Elephant Automaton Swiss Music box This exceptional mid-20th-century Indian silvered and enamel-engraved bronze elephant automaton music box...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Period Marquetry Cigar Box, Music Box

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H 3 in W 8.5 in D 6 in

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Period Marquetry Cigar Box, Music Box

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Additional inlay of garlands and flowers surround the central designation of the box. The rim of the lid is trimmed in bronze. When opened, it also functions as a music box and displ...

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Bronze

Rare Midcentury Elephant Music Box from Japan

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H 4.5 in W 5 in D 3 in

Rare Midcentury Elephant Music Box from Japan

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautifully gilded metal with patina music box in the shape of an elephant. This unique music box is vintage and made in Japan. The figure opens up and presents a beautiful red inter...

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Small 3 tune music box

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H 1.97 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in

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. The front shows the start stop lever to the right there is the change/repeat lever (d...

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Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Late 19th Century Gilt and Bronze Tweeting Automaton Music Bird Box

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H 2.5 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in

Late 19th Century Gilt and Bronze Tweeting Automaton Music Bird Box

Located in London, Nottinghill

When wound and the actuation button slid to the right, the bird with layered feathered plumage in various red tones, gold gilt metal case, emerges moving polished metal beak, wings, ...

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Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Music Box by Nicole Freres playing Belini

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H 4.97 in W 20.28 in D 6.11 in

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 tunes by Bellini from the opera's Puritana, La Norma. 1 tune by Donizetti. Althoug...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Nicole Freres 6 tunes mandoline music box

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H 4.73 in W 18.12 in D 6.7 in

Nicole Freres 6 tunes mandoline music box

Located in Zonhoven, BE

Nicole Frères music box with rare "mandoline setting" A beautiful and highly collectible Nicole Frères music box, featuring the rare and sought-after mandoline setting — a special t...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Fad cylinder Music Box playing 2 per Turn

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H 5.32 in W 19.1 in D 7.68 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 2 melodies per rotation of the cylinder. The box is simple fruitwood, without mar...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Music Box with Exposed Controls playing 6 tunes

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H 3.55 in W 15.36 in D 4.53 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 melodies on a 25,7cm cylinder. At the beginning of the 19th century, boxes of excelle...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Music box on table with 4 interchangeble cylinders

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H 35.44 in W 47.64 in D 26.78 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 bird-eye marquetry of the case and matching table is all original. There are satinw...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Music box with 6 bells and 8 melodies.

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H 9.85 in W 22.84 in D 11.42 in

Music box with 6 bells and 8 melodies.

Located in Zonhoven, BE

Music box with 6 bells and 8 melodies. The mechanism plays 8 melodies noted on 1 cylinder. The cylinder shifts ca 0.3mm on its axis after each melody, at the end of the 8th melody th...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Music Box with Automatons and Bells made by Karrer

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H 10.63 in W 25.99 in D 12.6 in

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). Karrer was an maker of Quality items and are very rare today. The long cylinder (38...

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Antique 1870s Swiss Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

19th century 8 tune music box with 6 bells

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H 9.85 in W 22.84 in D 11.42 in

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 provided on the original melody card. The playing movement is wound on the left side...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Forte-Piano Music Box by Mouliné Ainé playing 4 Tunes

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H 5.01 in W 15.16 in D 6.3 in

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 mechanism plays 4 tunes on a 21,8cm cylinder and 2 combs in a Forte-Piano setting. The...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Music box stand with 4 interchangeble cylinders in seperate case

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H 39.38 in W 37.01 in D 18.51 in

Music box stand with 4 interchangeble cylinders in seperate case

Located in Zonhoven, BE

Rare cylinder box with 4 interchangeable cylinders. Made in Switzerland at the end of the 19th century, sold at the time by a Parisian dealer. The mechanism is wound on the right...

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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

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H 10.63 in W 24.02 in D 12.21 in

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 inlay to the front and lid is polished, the inside iof the case is black polished. The...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Music Box with Exposed Controls and Sectional Comb by Ducommun Girod

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H 3.55 in W 12.01 in D 4.14 in

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 the first manufacturers of music boxes early in the 19th century. He is known for ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Music Box with Exposed Controls playing 6 tune probably by Lecoultre

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H 5.01 in W 15.16 in D 6.3 in

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 early music box plays 6 melodies on a 25.5cm cylinder. At the beginning of the 19th cen...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

19th century 10 tune music box with 6 bells by Paillard

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H 11.23 in W 21.66 in D 12.21 in

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 music boxes in Switzerland and produced music boxes untill the end of the 19th century....

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

19th Century Swiss Polyphone Cylinder Music Box Drums

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H 10.24 in W 19.69 in D 12.21 in

19th Century Swiss Polyphone Cylinder Music Box Drums

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

An antique 8-tunes cylinder music box with bronze bells and a drum. It has eight airs/tunes.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Napoleon III Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Austrian Hand Painted Music Box

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H 2.5 in W 3.25 in D 5 in

Austrian Hand Painted Music Box

Located in Stamford, CT

Austrian miniature Grand Piano music box that features hand painted Austrian enamel courting scenes in a gilt bronze frame, circa 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Austrian Musical Instruments

Materials

Bronze

1980 Italy Post-Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture Beppe Bonetti with Base

$744

H 1.19 in W 1.97 in D 4.93 in

1980 Italy Post-Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture Beppe Bonetti with Base

Located in Brescia, IT

This artwork was created by the Italian artist Beppe Bonetti. Title "Piccolo racconto" translate "Little tale"" Beppe Bonetti was born in 1951 in Brescia, Italy, where he lives and ...

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Gilt Heavy Bronze Repousse Rectangular Jewelry/Decorative Box

$525Sale Price|24% Off

H 4.25 in W 9.5 in D 5.25 in

Gilt Heavy Bronze Repousse Rectangular Jewelry/Decorative Box

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a gilt bronze repousse rectangular jewelry/decorative box. It features in the top of the lid a scene of Don Quixote riding his horse at the same time that some sheep are runn...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Baroque Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Circa 1800-1820 English Copper & Brass Jewelry Casket Box

$195

H 2.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in L 2.5 in

Circa 1800-1820 English Copper & Brass Jewelry Casket Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1800-1820 copper & brass jewelry casket box, English. Raised on ball feet. Once fabric lined. 4.5" w., 3.5" d., 2.5" h. We are a family business that has been a major source f...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Romantic French 19th Century Bellows Shaped Porcelain Box with Courtship Scene

$495

H 1.5 in W 2 in D 4.25 in

Romantic French 19th Century Bellows Shaped Porcelain Box with Courtship Scene

Located in Tustin, CA

Exquisite antique French box, from the 1890s, is a handmade and hand painted miniature porcelain box with hinged lid and is shaped like a fire bellows. The interior of the box is han...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Tuscan Miniature Violin by Sacchetti, 1985, Silver & Blue

$458

H 1.97 in W 5.12 in D 1.19 in

Italian Tuscan Miniature Violin by Sacchetti, 1985, Silver & Blue

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Beautiful signed Italian Tuscan miniature violin, silver and blue enamel, in its little case, by jeweler Sacchetti. A delight ! ref. A/2849.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Beaux Arts Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

Antique French Sèvres Style Painted Porcelain and Gilt Brass Box

$650

H 5.5 in W 11 in D 7 in

Antique French Sèvres Style Painted Porcelain and Gilt Brass Box

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique French Sèvres Style Painted Porcelain and Gilt Brass Box Antique Jewelry box crafted in the style of Sevres, France circa 1870s. Porcelain bombe casket with cobalt blue and ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Imperial Company Disc Playing Music Box, American 19th Century

$2,300

H 9.5 in W 24 in D 15.25 in

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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Antique Late 19th Century American Musical Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Bronze Mounted Box

$1,850

H 4 in W 9.75 in D 3.75 in

19th Century French Bronze Mounted Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Walnut veneered. Footed. Silk-lined. Key is included.

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

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

$1,208Sale Price|20% Off

H 6 in W 20 in D 9 in

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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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Swiss Ebonized & Hand Painted Cylinder Music Box C1890

$950

H 5.25 in W 17 in D 8.25 in

Swiss Ebonized & Hand Painted Cylinder Music Box C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

This antique Swiss cylinder music box, dating to approximately 1890, features an ebonized wooden case adorned with hand-painted details. The lid opens to reveal the intricate musical...

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Antique Late 19th Century Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Antique Jewelry Box Jewels Bronze Colored Metal France

$265Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.91 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in

Antique Jewelry Box Jewels Bronze Colored Metal France

Located in Poperinge, BE

A beautiful, antique French jewelry box, very heavy, made of patinated copper-plated metal, shaped like a table, with a hinged lid and a central medallion depicting a Greek-style fem...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes

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Metal

Antique Antonius Stradinarius Style Student Violin & Case 19thC

$960Sale Price|20% Off

H 23.25 in W 8.25 in D 3.5 in

Antique Antonius Stradinarius Style Student Violin & Case 19thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Antonius Stradinarius Style Student Violin & Case 19thC Measures - 23 1/4" x 8 1/4" x 3 1/2"

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Antique 19th Century Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Antique Spanish Gilt Bronze / Silvered Casket Box Lined Interior Decorative Box

$3,500

H 7 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in

Antique Spanish Gilt Bronze / Silvered Casket Box Lined Interior Decorative Box

Located in Tarry Town, NY

An elegant antique decorative casket box, made in Spain in the early 20th century and finely executed in gilt bronze & silvered with lined interior. This richly detailed box refl...

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Vintage 1910s Spanish Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Limoges Miniature 19th Century

$2,567

H 9.06 in W 7.49 in D 3.55 in

Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Limoges Miniature 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Napoleon III gilded ormolu and Limoges enamel jewellery casket, Circa 1870 in date. The hinged lid having a beautiful finely painted miniature Limoges en...

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

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Ormolu

Antique Swiss Rosewood, Marquetry Inlay & Ebonized Cylinder Music Box C1890

$2,200

H 6.75 in W 22.25 in D 10 in

Antique Swiss Rosewood, Marquetry Inlay & Ebonized Cylinder Music Box C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

This antique Swiss cylinder music box, dating from approximately 1890, features a finely crafted rosewood case with marquetry inlay and ebonized accents. The exterior of the box show...

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Antique Late 19th Century Musical Instruments

Materials

Rosewood

Post-Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Bertrand Créac'h, Frace

$4,730

H 5.12 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in

Post-Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Bertrand Créac'h, Frace

By Bertrand Créac'h

Located in London, GB

« Éclosion » by Bertrand Créac'h Material: Bronze, brown patina Dimensions: H 13 x 20 x 14 cm Year: 2023 While claiming an analogical relationship with nature, Bertrand Créach’s sc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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$12,000

H 13 in W 9.5 in D 5.75 in

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Tiffany Studios bronze desk lamp with original iridescent shade, scrolled bulbous harp, and resting on circular fluted base with the original five ball feet. Shade is etched LCT on r...

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$3,200

H 22.5 in W 17 in

English Victorian Lacquered Zither

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian black lacquered zither with gold floral stenciling and spindle handle (signed)

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Lacquer

Pink Murano Glass & Brass Luxury Bedside Tables: Italian Artistry Modern Bedroom

$4,242Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in

Pink Murano Glass & Brass Luxury Bedside Tables: Italian Artistry Modern Bedroom

Located in Guazzora, IT

These luxury bedside tables in pink Murano glass and brass exemplify exquisite Italian craftsmanship and Mid-Century Modern style. Handcrafted in Italy exclusively for Milan Fashio...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700

$4,938Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.68 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in

The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700

Located in Langweer, NL

De Doorluchtige Weereld – S. de Vries, François Halma, Amsterdam, 1700 Magnificent and complete three-volume set of De Doorluchtige Weereld (The Illustrious World), written by S. de...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Books

Materials

Paper

Antique Fine Handcarved Oak Gothic Revival Wall Shrine / Chapel for Statuette

$2,462

H 24 in W 11.3 in D 6.1 in

Antique Fine Handcarved Oak Gothic Revival Wall Shrine / Chapel for Statuette

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare and good condition, Gothic-art shrine for standing or wall-hanging. This handsome and decorative, Gothic wall shrine is completely hand-crafted out of solid oak and it will loo...

Category

Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque

$1,216,293

H 118.9 in W 157.49 in D 30.32 in

Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque

Located in London, GB

The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Pleyel French Upright Piano Hand Painted Decoration and Fluted Legs

$7,736Sale Price|65% Off

H 44.89 in W 54.34 in D 20.87 in

19th Century Pleyel French Upright Piano Hand Painted Decoration and Fluted Legs

By Pleyel

Located in Sofia, BG

This rare upright piano was made by Pleyel in France in September 1871 according to the Pleyel Archives found at Musée de la Musique. The natural wood cabinet is beautifully decorat...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Chaise Longue

$4,047

H 46.86 in W 84.26 in D 24.41 in

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Chaise Longue

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved mahogany chaise longue having an outstanding quality mahogany shaped back with carved scrolls, flowers, leaves and grapes, scroll shaped ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chaise Longues

Materials

Other

Accordion by Sabatino Nocentini & Figli Made in Florence, Italy

$950

H 18 in W 16 in D 8 in

Accordion by Sabatino Nocentini & Figli Made in Florence, Italy

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Italian custom made accordion by Sabatino Nocentini Castiglion & Figli. Antique pearl white accordion, Italian accordion with profuse inlay decoration, gorgeous hand made wit...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Abalone, Wood, Shell

Cold War Japanese Defence Agency 15x80 Binoculars with Illumination Control

$34,799

H 59.06 in W 14.18 in D 19.69 in

Cold War Japanese Defence Agency 15x80 Binoculars with Illumination Control

By Kowa

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Japanese Type 65 Naval Binoculars (1984) by Tokyo Optical Co. – With Full Illumination Controls This outstanding set of Type 65 8cm twin-eye naval binoculars, manufactured by Tokyo O...

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

Antique Chinese Hand Paint Gold Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box

$4,704Sale Price|20% Off

H 1 in W 17 in D 9.5 in

Antique Chinese Hand Paint Gold Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box

Located in Brea, CA

19th century antique Chinese hand painted gold lacquer scene gilt fan 100 faces with original lacquer box, fan is 17 inch x 9.5 x 1, the lacquer fan box is 10.5 x 2.5 x 2 inch.

Category

Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

19th century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest

$2,229

H 20 in W 31.75 in D 18.25 in

19th century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th Century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest circa 1890. Here we have a marriage chest which is likely to be from Switzerland. Using a much earlier pine chest this piece ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine, Paint

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

$17,403Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique Chinese Hand Painted Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box

$3,904Sale Price|20% Off

H 1 in W 14 in D 8 in

Antique Chinese Hand Painted Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box

Located in Brea, CA

19th century antique Chinese hand painted lacquer scene gilt fan with original lacquer box.

Category

Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

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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.

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.

Questions About Bronze Music Box

Are music boxes rare?
1 Answer
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.
What is the best music box?
1 Answer
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.
What is a Polyphon music box?
1 Answer
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.
What is the box that plays music?
1 Answer
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.
Are music boxes still made?
1 Answer
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.
What is an old music box called?
1 Answer
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.
When was the first music box made?
1 Answer
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.
How does a Regina music box work?
1 Answer
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.