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UNTESTED ANTIQUE GERMAN SYMPHONION MUSIC BOX WITH MULTIPLE DISCS MUSICAL COLLECt
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this rather interesting untested Antique German Symphonion music
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Antique 19th Century German Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 5.91 in W 12.8 in D 7.49 in
Singing Bird Music Box by Karl Griesbaum
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Newark, England
Griesbaum logo KG besides a bird with mountains above the word Germany. The music box dates to the Art Deco
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Early 20th Century German Classical Greek Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Vintage Rotating Figural Silverplate Hava Nagila Music Box Judaica Fiddler
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage silver plate abstract expressionist music box topped with a Jewish fiddler and dancers
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Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
German Porcelain Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important German porcelain snuff box exhibits delightful artistry and craftsmanship. Hand
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Antique 18th Century German Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Swiss 8 Air Gonçalo Alves Musical Box 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Swiss 8 airs Gonçalo Alves cylinder music box, manufactured by Qualite
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Antique 1870s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
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
H 3.94 in Dm 7.49 in
"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
H 2.25 in W 7 in D 4.25 in
Antique German Christmas Scene Doll in Sled, with Music Box, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
pressed cotton and fitted with a papier-mâché drum, a wooden house and a music box in the shape of a
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
European Silver Gilt Interior Antique German Listening to Music Scene Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: 5.5 x 3 5/8 x 1.5 in
Weight: 8.5 toz.
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Early 20th Century German Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
H 1.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.63 in
Vintage Miniature German Decorative Clock by Domino With Music Box.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Clock plays Brahms Lullaby at the turn of the knob in the back. Original use was as an alarm Clock. Decorative Use, alarm and clock are not functional. Sage green colored with g...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
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
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Antique 19th Century American Other Musical Instruments
Materials
Oak
Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
editions of The Music Box Handbook, by Graham Webb.
Circa 1890
35" wide x 21 3/4" deep x 85" high
Did
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Antique Late 19th Century German Other Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano
Located in London, GB
This charming antique silver musical box features a singing bird, which appears from an opening
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Antique 19th Century German Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver
Oversized Swiss Black Forest Dog Tobacco Jar
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
forest wildlife as well as clocks, music boxes and furniture although these are more uncommon making them
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Antique Late 19th Century Black Forest Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Wood
Swiss Black Forest Gnome Tobacco Jar
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
Forest products can also be seen carved into other forest wildlife as well as clocks, music boxes and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Wood
Swiss Black Forest Novelty Anvil Tobacco Jar Smokers Compendium
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
carved into other forest wildlife as well as clocks, music boxes and furniture although these are more
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Jugendstil Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Metal
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H 9.45 in W 7.48 in D 7 in
Antique Black Forest Carved Oak Bear Smoker's Stand with Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
the additional fanciful element of a music box, somewhat over the top. The bear's head rolls back for
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique Chest in Black, Germany
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Antique German open chest/box in black from approximate 1860 presumably for the storage of music
Category
Antique 19th Century German Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak, Wood
Antique Swiss 10 Air Musical Box Langdorff & Fils 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Swiss 10 airs Gonçalo Alves cylinder music box, manufactured by
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Antique 1880s Swiss Musical Instruments
Materials
Other
Black Forest Whip Carved Dog With Glass Eyes
Located in Dallas, TX
. Attached to the back is a music box. Circa 1870, Switzerland.
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Antique 1870s German Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pair of Rustic Black Forest Walnut Bear Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
back with faux wood carved seat and legs (1 having music box seat)
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Arts and Crafts, Bechstein Upright Piano Rosewood Brass Hinges by Walter Cave
By Walter Cave
Located in Leeds, GB
fall.
The front panel features cupboard doors, which open so as to allow the music desk to fall into
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Antique Late 19th Century German Arts and Crafts Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 54.34 in W 65.36 in D 28.35 in
Italian mid-century modern whistles and musical games, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern whistles and musical games, 1960s
Music game set. There are three
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Metal
Vintage Carved Wood and Poly Chrome Painted Figural Musical Clock Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
clock, but these normally use a standard small music box or clock key as these German movements were
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
H 14.25 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
Swiss Black Forest Bear Musical Child Chair Seat
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
the rear when lifted reveals the hidden music box contained beneath. The music box activated by an
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by Gyokudo Kawai [1873-1957] Horai Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
teacher at the Tokyo Bijutsu Gakkō (the forerunner of the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music
Category
Antique 18th Century Paintings
Materials
Silk
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H 51.58 in W 26.19 in D 0.04 in
Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by Gyokudo Kawai [1873-1957] Autumn Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
teacher at the Tokyo Bijutsu Gakkō (the forerunner of the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music
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Antique 18th Century Paintings
Materials
Silk
![Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by Gyokudo Kawai [1873-1957] Autumn Landscape](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/lovely-japanese-20th-c-scroll-by-gyokudo-kawai-1873-1957-autumn-landscape-for-sale/f_48632/f_368836321698848564735/f_36883632_1698848565061_bg_processed.jpg?width=240 "kawai gyokudo")
H 51.58 in W 26.19 in D 0.04 in
Swiss Black Forest Carved St. Bernard
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
well as clocks, music boxes and furniture although these are more uncommon making them highly desirable
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Swiss Black Forest Eagle Carving 'Taking Flight'
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
carved into other forest wildlife as well as clocks, music boxes and furniture although these are more
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
The Beatles by Richard Avedon, Look Magazine, Offset Lithographs, Framed
By Richard Avedon
Located in New York, NY
sender's return address:
Beatles Posters
Box 1
Look Building
Des Moines, IA. 50304
Background of
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Bente Hansen Organic Shaped Vase, 2001
By Bente Hansen
Located in Valby, 84
home an interest in modern Danish furniture design, music and art, just as he took Bente Hansen to
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Antique German Silver Musician Bobble Boxes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of turn-of-the-century German 800 silver bobble-head boxes. A two-man percussion band
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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Silver Bird Cage with Music, circa 1920
Located in Tongeren, Limburg
A silver bird cage with music, circa 1920, Germany.
Category
20th Century German Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
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
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Antique 19th Century German Victorian Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
H 93.71 in W 33.08 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Gramophone with Original Box, Germany, 1920
Located in Lugano, Ticino
Vintage antique red music gramophone music box, from Germany.
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Early 20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Rare German Music Box, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
MUSIC BOX
German,
from the end of the 19th century.
movement, mechanical, with 10 songs.
On
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Antique 19th Century German Renaissance Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique 10 Air Rosewood Music Box by BH Abrahams c.1880
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Swiss 10 air rosewood cylinder bells-in-view music box, circa 1880 in date
Category
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Inlaid Walnut Schutz & Marke Polyphon Music Box & 13 Discs, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Polyphon music box by Schutz & Marke features inlaid and banded walnut case with interior
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
H 6 in W 11 in D 10 in
19th Century German Embossed Leather Bound Book-Form Decorative Table Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Germany circa 1880, the embossed leather book binding, now fashioned as a table box is fitted with gilt
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Antique Late 19th Century German Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Paper
H 15.75 in W 11 in L 15.75 in
Antique Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Box Automaton
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular music box in gilded brass and polychrome enamel. The music box is adorned on the sides
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Antique Early 1900s German Louis XV Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel, Vermeil
Antique Viennese Ormolu Piano Musical Jewellery Box G Brehmer
Located in London, GB
on the lid, the music box is contained in the rear of the piano and the front is for your best
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Antique 1870s German Decorative Boxes
Antique Swiss, Six-Air Rosewood Musical Box, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Swiss 6 airs rosewood cylinder music box, circa 1890.
The hinged
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Boxes
Antique 12 Air, 5 Bells, Rosewood Musical Box c.1880
Located in London, GB
inch - cylinder
Music box
(also musical box) is a 19th/20th century automatic musical instrument
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Antique Late 19th Century British Boxes
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
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Early 20th Century German Musical Instruments
Early 20th Century German Toy Music Box
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century music box
An original Victorian music box, made of wood and still plays an
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Vintage 1920s German Late Victorian Toys and Dolls
Materials
Pine
German Inlaid and Ebonized Music Box. 19th Century
Located in Hollywood, SC
German inlaid and ebonized music box with original musical works, gilded ornate side handles, and
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel
German Automaton Double Singing Birds in Brass Cage, Music Box, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique German automaton music box offers two singing birds seated in brass cage with embossed
Category
20th Century German Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
Karl Griesbaum German Brass Singing Bird Cage Music Box, Marked Kg Ken-D
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in New York, NY
A charming automated birdcage music box with the bird's head turning, beak moving and tail moving
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Vintage 1950s German Bird Cages
Materials
Brass
Karl Griesbaum German Brass Singing Bird Cage Music Box, Marked Kg Ken-D
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in New York, NY
A charming automated birdcage music box with the bird's head turning, beak moving and tail moving
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Vintage 1950s German Bird Cages
Materials
Brass
Antique German Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Automaton Karl Griesbaum 1930
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Portland, OR
brass cage. Dating from around 1930, the base is signed, "Made in Germany, Ken D" the monogram of Karl
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 10.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Antique German Singing Twin Bird Cage Music Box Automaton Karl Griesbaum 1950
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique twin singing birds in a cage automoton, Karl Griesbaum, circa 1950
A pair of feathered birds sing various bird song calls while moving their tails and beaks and bodie...
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Vintage 1950s Bird Cages
Materials
Brass
H 11.25 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Symphonion Rococo Music Box and 24 Discs
Located in Montreal, QC
Symphonion #25C Rococo music box in simulated walnut case carved overall with puttis and dancing
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Antique 19th Century German Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
Polyphon Upright Coin Op Disc Music Box circa 1898
Located in Milford, NH
Polyphon upright coin-op disc music box, circa 1898. Beautifully carved walnut cabinet, double comb
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Musical Instruments
Materials
Walnut
Antique Kalliope Christmas Tree Stand and Polyphon Music Box
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
tree and rotates while the music is playing. A beech veneered Kalliope box with bronze fittings. Inside
Category
Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Musical Instruments
Materials
Beech
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H 11.42 in W 19.69 in D 12.21 in
Antique Deluxe Model Walnut Marquetry Polyphon Single Comb Music Box, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Deluxe Model Polyphon single comb music box offers a walnut case with bookmatched and
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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
H 14 in W 24 in D 20 in
Antique Swiss Music Box Three Bells in Sight 8 Airs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Swiss music box with three bells in view and 15.4 cm cylinder, circa 1880
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Antique 1880s Swiss Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood, Tulipwood
19th Century Eight Airs cylinder Six Bells In View Music Box by Paillard
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Swiss eight airs cylinder six bells-in-view music box, circa 1880 in date
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Musical Instruments
Materials
Enamel
H 9.85 in W 20.87 in L 9.85 in
Antique Victorian 10 Aires BH&A 3 Bells Music Box Swiss Movement 19th Century
By Barnett Henry Abrahams
Located in London, GB
This is a truly magnificent antique Victorian walnut cylinder bells-in-view music box by the
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Musical Instruments
Materials
Walnut
H 8.67 in W 18.51 in D 10.83 in
Meissen Allegory of Music Michel V. Acier Model N 11 made circa 1870
By Michel Victor Acier 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous figurine group:
Allegory of music, first models created by Michel Victor Acier
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Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
German Antique Stained Glass Depicting the Danse Macabre
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mid 19th century German antique stained glass window depicting the Danse Macabre or Dance of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Victorian Windows
Materials
Lead
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German Music Box For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the German music box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each German music box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect German music box — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right German music box, those designed in Victorian, Mid-Century Modern and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made German music box over the years, but those crafted by Karl Griesbaum are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a German Music Box?
The average selling price for a German music box at 1stDibs is $3,400, while they’re typically $368 on the low end and $88,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About German Music Box
- 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 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.
- 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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