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Keywind 6 tune music box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Swiss music box by unknown maker. The mechanism is wound up by a key and plays 6 melodies as
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Keywind 6 tune music box
Keywind 6 tune music box
H 4.73 in W 17.33 in D 6.11 in
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
Singing Bird Music Box by Karl Griesbaum
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Newark, England
key hole and hallmark ‘EB METAL’. When opened via the screws the music box internally reveals the Karl
Category

Early 20th Century German Classical Greek Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Singing Bird Music Box by Karl Griesbaum
Singing Bird Music Box by Karl Griesbaum
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H 1.97 in W 4.13 in D 2.56 in
Vintage Footed Wooden Jewelry Music Box Made in Italy
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant vintage large footed Brown color wooden music box with top finely hand painted and inlaid
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

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

Vintage Spanish Inlaid Marquetry Decorative Music Box Inlaid with White Bone
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Spanish Granada Inlaid Marquetry Decorative Music Box Inlaid with White Bone. It is
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Fruitwood

Original Antique Grape Vine Carved Black Forest Wood Music Box Needs Service
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this antique original circa 1880 Black Forest Wood music box
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Footed Blue Jewelry Music Box Made in Italy by Reuge Sainte Croix Sorrento
By Reuge Ste-Croix, Casa Di Sorrento
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Lined in green jade velvet, original key with tassel. Upon opening, the music box begins to play a theme
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

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

Large Jewelry Music Box Made in Italy by Reuge 1960s
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant large footed wooden music box with top finely hand painted and inlaid with foliages floral
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Moorish Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Miniature Dresser Styled Jewelry Chest or Music Box with Pink Marble Top
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This well executed antique musical jewelry box has no maker's marks, but presumed to have been made
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Finest Quality Reuge Swiss 3.72 Note Grand Piano Inlaid Music Box Plays 3 Songs
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in Tustin, CA
Astounding, finest quality, hand-made estate 3.72 note "Reuge" music and jewelry box grand piano
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Neoclassical Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Burl

Cylinder Musical Box by Nicole Freres (Geneva)
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Early Fad Cylinder music box made in Geneva by Nicole Freres. This is a good example of those
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Early 19th Century Persian Wooden Box
Located in London, GB
naturally across all the surfaces. This box does not have a key and therefore cannot be locked, it has had
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

A mid 19th century Italian grand tour Sorrento marquetry box circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
working lock and key and opens to reveal a useful plain interior. The underside of the box is fitted with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Swiss Gold Musical Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This special and important Swiss gold music box is chased and engraved with a set of musical
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Swiss Gold Musical Snuff Box
Swiss Gold Musical Snuff Box
H 0.88 in W 3.25 in D 2 in
Swiss Enamel And Gold Musical Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
of all music box production in the 19th century. Inscribed under lid "To my Mother / Long may the
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Gold

Swiss Enamel And Gold Musical Snuff Box
Swiss Enamel And Gold Musical Snuff Box
H 0.5 in W 1.63 in D 1.38 in
Silver-Gilt Musical Snuff Box by François Nicole
Located in New Orleans, LA
and popularity of all music box production in the 19th century. Comb stamped "F. NICOLE" Circa
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette
Located in New Orleans, LA
floral motif. The button on the front of the box controls the music, and the accompanying original key
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette
Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette
H 0.38 in W 1.25 in D 0.88 in
Disc Holder by Olaf von Bohr for Kartell, 1960s
By Olaf von Bohr, Kartell
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
holder represent a rare collectible item that evokes the 60s age, when vinyl 45 RPM discs were the key
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Decorative Boxes

Materials

Plastic

Stunning Original Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Wood Cigar Box Humidor House
Located in GB
musical Cigar box Humidor with built in music box A very good looking and well made piece, it is hand
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Wood

Antique Swiss Samuel Troll Fils Key Wind Cylinder Music Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Made in Switzerland in approximately 1850, this key wind brass cylinder music box is set in a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Black Forest Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Piano Keys, Stockton-on-Tees - Music color photography
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
dry-mounted to aluminium, presented in a museum board window mount and a choice of black or white box
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Piano Keys, Stockton-on-Tees - Music color photography
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
box (shadow) frame) which including delivery is an additional £375/ $500. This artwork can be
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Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print, Silver Gelatin, Color, Photographic Paper

19th Century Black Forest Music Box
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
with key. This music box cosmetically is a head turner with the three-dimensional carvings on the lid
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Musical Instruments

Materials

Other

Exceptional Hermès by Reuge Sainte Croix Keychain Music Box Moulin Rouge
By Hermès
Located in FR
Rare Authentic Reuge Sainte Croix for HERMÈS Music box With keychain Turn the mechanical key (at
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20th Century Swiss Curiosities

20th Century Vintage Thorens Gramophone AD-30 Disc Player Music Box
Located in Sofia, BG
Here we present a vintage Thorens Gramophone AD-30 disc player/ music box, Thorens model #755
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Mid-20th Century European Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Black Forest Serving Plate With Music Box, Hand-Carved Folk Art
Located in Greven, DE
extraordinary piece of folk art from the mid-20th century. The music box can be operated with a key and has an
Category

20th Century Unknown Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique French carved wooden Music Box Trivet-hand painted Ceramic Surface-20s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
the back is the Key to wind up the Music Box, on the side is a small Handle to turn the Music on or
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

20th Century Small Inlaid Side Table with Jewelry Compartment and Music Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, cabriolet legs, private jewelry compartment and music box. It is approx. 2.63" deep inside the compartment
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano
Located in London, GB
hinged medallion with emblems, a closing keyboard cover and a compartment for the musical box's key.
Category

Antique 19th Century German Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

Antique 9 Bell Interchangeable Music Box on Table by Nicole Freres, c. 1870
By Nicole Frères
Located in London, GB
original keys. A wonderful and beautiful music box in superb condition and with an excellent sound.
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss High 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
keys to lock the music box and drawer. We can consider this, the music disc player of the 19th Century.
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Nicole Frères. Mystique de Genève. A Wonderful Music Box with Six Calming Tunes.
By Nicole Frères
Located in London, GB
Nicole Frères. Mystique de Genève. A rare and wonderful music box which when wound will play six
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20th Century Musical Instruments

Materials

Rosewood

Early 20th Century French Tulip Wood and Painted Four-Song Cylinder Music Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Listen to soft, cheerful music in your living room with this traditional, antique music box
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Early 20th Century French Musical Instruments

Materials

Tulipwood

18 Karat Yellow Gold Piano Music Onyx Agate Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
The piano is a wonderful classical instrument, and these music inspired cufflinks will add a truly
Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Agate, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brian Morris 1965 Half-Tone Photo Print by David Bailey for His Box of Pin-Ups
By David Bailey
Located in Bristol, CT
'David Bailey's box of pin-ups' in 1965 as a loose portfolio of 36 portraits of the mainly-male
Category

1960s Portrait Prints

Materials

Photographic Paper

Vintage Carved Wood and Poly Chrome Painted Figural Musical Clock Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
mechanism functions and/or what tune the music box may play. In addition, there is currently no key for the
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

20th Century French Musical Automate by Farkas with Its Dome Glass, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
music. Note: if the music does not start, pull the ring at the bottom of the box, behind the drawer
Category

Vintage 1950s French Musical Instruments

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood

Unisex Band 18 Karat Gold 0.14 White 0.18 Carat Brown Diamonds Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
functioning of the instrument. For the music lovers, a band ring made in 18 karats Yellow Gold to create a
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2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Canterbury Rack, English, 3 Section, Magazine, Newspaper Stand, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
mahogany box dressed with a pair of circular pulls and inset lock — key absent Raised upon squat cupped
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Dutch Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
paw feet. The underside of this impressive box features the Dutch export mark (key mark intruding
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Antique 1890s Dutch Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique Dutch Silver Tea Caddy
Antique Dutch Silver Tea Caddy
H 3.9 in W 3 in D 4.6 in
Broadwood 'Manxman' Oak Piano Arts and Crafts Designed by M. H. Baillie Scott
By Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott
Located in Leeds, GB
stand and is reminiscent of an old strong box from the Elizabethan period. Cabinet entirely encloses the
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome
Located in Leuven , BE
controlled by a pinned cylinder akin to those found in music boxes. Leather bellows expel air through a
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Antique 19th Century French Taxidermy

Materials

Metal

Large Baroque Style Austrian Ormolu Mounted Musical Clock
Located in London, GB
a finial. The interior of the clock features a single-cylinder music box with a small organ and 21
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Baroque Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

Materials

Ormolu

Green ‘Approximate 1.0 Carat’ Tourmaline Ring in 22 Karat Gold with Granulation
Located in Berkeley, CA
ct). The wind-up piano box plays music and the lid to the keys lifts up uncovering the tiny golden
Category

2010s Indonesian Anglo-Indian Bridal Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aldo Tura Rolling Bar Cabinet
By Aldo Tura
Located in Hanover, MA
of a barrel organ or Orgue de Barbarie. A wind-up music box chime plays a tune when the main keyed
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Aldo Tura Rolling Bar Cabinet
Aldo Tura Rolling Bar Cabinet
H 53 in W 28 in D 19 in
Biedermeier Picture Clock with Musical Movement, Austria, circa 1825
Located in Incline Village, NV
keys are included; one for the clock and one for the music box. Dimensions: overall (with frame) 23 1
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Paintings

Materials

Metal

Kate Moss Supreme New York Street Art Photo (Kate Moss Fashion photography)
By Fernando Natalici
Located in NEW YORK, NY
cold stare down British photographer Alasdair McLellan’s lens, while wearing Supreme's signature box
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Color Photography

Materials

C Print

The Dream - Contemporary Abstract Painting on Canvas(Blue + Yellow + White)
By Laurie Barmore
Located in Gilroy, CA
strokes of Blues and yellows, it creates its own essences of form atop washes of whites and high key reds
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Roman Revival 1850 Papal States Pendant In 19Kt Yellow Gold Swan In Micro Mosaic
Located in Miami, FL
in the Archaic period, Aphrodite was sometimes depicted with a swan, a symbol of good health, music
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Antique 1850s Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Coral, Carnelian, Agate, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Anne Farrall Doyle, Hydrangeas and Narcissi, Original Still Life Floral Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
HYDRANGEAS & NARCISSI [2021] Original Oil on box canvas Image size: H:40 cm x W:40 cm Complete Size
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dennis Hopper Photographs 1961 - 1967 (Limited Edition Hand Signed)
By Dennis Hopper
Located in New York, NY
Clamshell Box. Hand Signed and numbered 1327/1500 Hand signed by Dennis Hopper on the colophon page. 19 × 14
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset

Kate Moss Photo (Kate Moss Supreme New York)
By Fernando Natalici
Located in NEW YORK, NY
box logo tee, a leopard fur coat and cigarette burning down to the filter, makes for a chic New York
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Liuba Wolf 1970 Sao Paulo Concretism Sculptural Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
industrialist father who (he also played the violin) instilled in her a taste for music. The artist received a
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Through The Woods, Original Signed Contemporary Impressionist Pastel Landscape
By Dina Gardner
Located in Boston, MA
perfectly to organically depict this tranquil scene. Artist Commentary: I just found a box of paintings
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Archival Paper

Muhammad Ali, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography
By Greg Gorman
Located in Munich, DE
Box legend Muhammad Ali. From personality portraits and advertising campaigns to magazine layouts and
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Liuba Wolf 1970 Concretism Sculptural Pendant Necklace Chain In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
) instilled in her a taste for music. The artist received a humanistic education, studying Greek and Latin and
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Andy Warhol photograph New York, 1978
By Fernando Natalici
Located in NEW YORK, NY
a key role in creating memorable visuals for historic NY venues such as CBGB's, The Mudd Club, Area
Category

1970s Pop Art Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Wilhold Up the Mirror Photograph and Mixed Media Assemblage Wall Hanging Artwork
By Dennis Hopper
Located in Surfside, FL
40"w x 5"d. There is broken mirror glued into the wooden collage box with the ceramic head that is
Category

1960s Conceptual Mixed Media

Materials

Ceramic, Wood, Mixed Media

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  • 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
    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 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.
  • 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.