Drum Music Box
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Music box with drum, bells and dancing dolls
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Elegant Station Music Box with Sublime Harmony, Drum, 6 Bells, and Dancing Dolls
This refined
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Other Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron, Nickel
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Antique 19th Century Swiss Rosewood "Drums and Bells" Music Box, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Splendid Antique 19th century Swiss rosewood "Drums and Bells" working music box, circa 1880
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
H 10 in W 24 in D 13.5 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. One
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Napoleon III Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique 6 Drum & Bell Music Box by George Bendon, c. 1880
Located in London, GB
A fine quality antique music box made by George Bendon of Geneva, Switzerland in c. 1880.
The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique Swiss Large Case Inlay Marquetry & Ebonized Music Box with Bells & Drums
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Swiss Large Case Inlay Marquetry & Ebonized Music Box with Bells & Drums C1880
Measures
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Musical Instruments
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
H 10 in W 27 in D 7 in
Swiss Music Box with Ten Airs Drums and Bells Finely Inlaid Marquetry circa 1880
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine quality Swiss 10 Air Music box, dating to circa 1880.
The mechanical mechanism
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments
Materials
Steel
H 10 in W 21.5 in L 10 in
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
Category
Antique 1870s Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel
Swiss Music Box with Ten Airs Drums and Bells Finely Inlaid Marquetry circa 1880
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine quality Swiss 10 Air Music box, dating to circa 1880.
The mechanical mechanism is
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments
Materials
Steel
H 10 in W 21.5 in D 12.38 in
A French walnut 'bells-and-drum-in-sight' cylinder music box, circa 1890
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
by Jerome Thibourville Lamy.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Musical Instruments
Materials
Walnut
H 10.24 in W 25.6 in D 12.6 in
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Drum Music Box For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal drum music box for your home. A drum music box — often made from metal, wood and steel — can elevate any home. Find 10 options for an antique or vintage drum music box now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect drum music box — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right drum music box, those designed in Victorian, folk art and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one drum music box that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ludwig Drums produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Drum Music Box?
Prices for a drum music box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,617 and can go as high as $29,850, while the average can fetch as much as $3,145.
Questions About Drum Music Box
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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