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Miniature Music Box

Music Box handpainted miniature with Swiss Mechanism by Maison Reuge Salimbeni
Music Box handpainted miniature with Swiss Mechanism by Maison Reuge Salimbeni

Music Box handpainted miniature with Swiss Mechanism by Maison Reuge Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Exquisite Reuge S.A. Musical Table Box Description:Discover a stunning large rectangular table box featuring elegantly concave corners, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of th...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate

Miniature Music and Jewelery Box, Asprey London, Movement by Reuge, Switzerland
Miniature Music and Jewelery Box, Asprey London, Movement by Reuge, Switzerland

Miniature Music and Jewelery Box, Asprey London, Movement by Reuge, Switzerland

By Asprey International Limited

Located in Norwich, GB

Miniature jewellery and music box in the style of a grand piano in a mahogany and walnut veneered case inlaid with marquetry throughout featuring musical instruments, raised on three...

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Vintage 1970s English Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Wooden German Music Box - Travel Trunk - Strauss: 'Les Roses Du Sud'
Vintage Wooden German Music Box - Travel Trunk - Strauss: 'Les Roses Du Sud'

Vintage Wooden German Music Box - Travel Trunk - Strauss: 'Les Roses Du Sud'

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A 1960s German Novelty piece in the shape of this handsome travel trunk music box. It is executed in light toned wood - probably pine and comes with paper labels from diffrent German...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pine

Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano
Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano

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 oval. The musical box is exquisitely crafted in the shape of a miniature grand piano, ...

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Antique 19th Century German Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

Miniature Rosewood Swiss Music Box
Miniature Rosewood Swiss Music Box

Miniature Rosewood Swiss Music Box

Located in Norwich, GB

Swiss music box, circa 1890. Rosewood miniature case with satinwood line stringing, the top decorated with beautiful inlay.

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Antique 1880s Swiss Victorian More Clocks

Materials

Rosewood

Miniature Music and Jewellery Box Asprey, London, Movement by Rouge, Switzerland
Miniature Music and Jewellery Box Asprey, London, Movement by Rouge, Switzerland

Miniature Music and Jewellery Box Asprey, London, Movement by Rouge, Switzerland

By Reuge Ste-Croix

Located in Norwich, GB

Miniature jewellery and music box in the style of a grand piano in a mahogany and walnut veneered case inlaid with marquetry throughout featuring musical instruments, raised on three...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Musical Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

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Briefcase with miniature Music Box - One-of-a-Kind Document Case
Briefcase with miniature Music Box - One-of-a-Kind Document Case

Briefcase with miniature Music Box - One-of-a-Kind Document Case

By Boucher & Co

Located in Queensland, AU

Briefcase with miniature music box _ a one-of-a-kind Document Case Designed and created by the world acclaimed artisans of Boucher & Co Australia.

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Early 2000s Australian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate

1900s Sterling Silver, Enamel and Marcasite Miniature Music Box
1900s Sterling Silver, Enamel and Marcasite Miniature Music Box

1900s Sterling Silver, Enamel and Marcasite Miniature Music Box

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional antique continental sterling silver, enamel and marcasite miniature music box; an addition to our silver boxes collection.

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Antique Early 1900s English Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver

Miniature Piano, Music Box with Decoration of Gallant Scenes
Miniature Piano, Music Box with Decoration of Gallant Scenes

Miniature Piano, Music Box with Decoration of Gallant Scenes

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Miniature piano, music box in gilded brass and decoration of gallant scenes in enamel, 19th century, Napoleone III period.

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Piano Music Box, 19th century
Piano Music Box, 19th century

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.

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Antique 1870s European Napoleon III Tables

Materials

Bronze

Miniature Swiss Chalet Music Box Easy, 20th Century
Miniature Swiss Chalet Music Box Easy, 20th Century

Miniature Swiss Chalet Music Box Easy, 20th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

Miniature Swiss chalet music box easy, 20th century.

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Early 20th Century European Jewelry Boxes

Miniature Mid-Century Modern Dresser Jewelry Music Box
Miniature Mid-Century Modern Dresser Jewelry Music Box

Miniature Mid-Century Modern Dresser Jewelry Music Box

Located in Miami, FL

Amazing vintage jewelry music box in the form of a mini wood triple dresser with brass drawer pulls and tapered legs. The centre cabinet doors of the small credenza open to reveal tw...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

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German Art Deco Green Tortoiseshell Enamel, Musical, Manicure, Camera Compact
German Art Deco Green Tortoiseshell Enamel, Musical, Manicure, Camera Compact

German Art Deco Green Tortoiseshell Enamel, Musical, Manicure, Camera Compact

Located in Port Hope, ON

This rare geometric German Art Deco brass with green tortoiseshell enamel camera compact/minaudiere features on one side a push button powder compartment with original puff, a miniat...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

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Austrian Hand Painted Music Box
Austrian Hand Painted Music Box

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

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Miniature Music Box For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the miniature music box you’re looking for. A miniature music box — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the miniature music box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A miniature music box made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. A well-made miniature music box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Asprey International Limited and Reuge Ste-Croix are consistently popular.

How Much is a Miniature Music Box?

Prices for a miniature music box start at $1,250 and top out at $19,982 with the average selling for $4,750.

Questions About Miniature Music Box

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    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.
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    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.
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    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 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 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.
  • 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
    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 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.