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Miniature Music and Jewelery Box, Asprey London, Movement by Reuge, Switzerland
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Norwich, GB
Music and jewelery box, Asprey London. Movement by Reuge, Switzerland. Miniature jewellery and
Category

Vintage 1970s English Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Singing Bird Music Box by Karl Griesbaum
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Newark, England
Enamelled Decoration Signed on the Movement Circa 1930 Singing Bird Music Box. The music box of rectangular
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
Octagonal Jewelry Music Box, Made in Italy
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant octagonal wooden music box in thuya wood. Thuya tree is famous for rich gold and brown
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Collinson & Walton. An Aesthetic Movement burr walnut & ebonized music cabinet
By Collinson & Lock
Located in London, GB
Collinson and Walton. A rare Aesthetic Movement ebonized music cabinet with pierced gallery to the
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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Walnut

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
Elegant footed wooden music box in deep blue color with top finely hand painted and inlaid with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

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

Jewelry Wooden Music Box Made in Italy with Flowers Inlaid Burl Wood Top
Located in North Hollywood, CA
bottom. The musical movement is Stella Swiss Made, Switzerland. The large Italian music coffee table box
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Neoclassical Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Burl

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette
Located in New Orleans, LA
A musical movement distinguishes this wonderful early 19th-century gold vinaigrette box. The vessel
Category

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
Musical Snuffbox by Alibert playing 2 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century. This rare snuffbox
Category

Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

Novelty Silver Plate Military Drum Biscuit Barrel
By Daniel & Arter
Located in Northampton, GB
strap with buckle to one size and is finished with a music sheet and drum sticks to the lid acting as
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Novelty Silver Plate Military Drum Biscuit Barrel
Novelty Silver Plate Military Drum Biscuit Barrel
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H 5.7 in W 5.9 in D 5.3 in
Baby Jesus in Wax, Music Box and Movement, Italy, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Baby Jesus in wax, music box and movement, Italy, 1940s He gently moves his head and opens and
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Religious Items

Materials

Other

Miniature Music and Jewellery Box Asprey, London, Movement by Rouge, Switzerland
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in Norwich, GB
Music and Jewellery Box, Asprey London. Movement by Reuge, Switzerland. Miniature jewellery and
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Musical Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Miniature Rosewood Swiss Music Box
Located in Norwich, GB
Swiss music box, circa 1890. Rosewood miniature case with satinwood line stringing, the top
Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Victorian More Clocks

Materials

Rosewood

Miniature Rosewood Swiss Music Box
Miniature Rosewood Swiss Music Box
H 5 in W 14.5 in D 7 in
Mermod Fréres Station Cylinder Music Box
By Mermod Frères 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
fluttering butterfly and four maidens twirling and dancing along on their “stage” to the music box’s tune
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Musical Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Fred Zimbalist Rolls Royce Swiss Music Box,
Located in Oakwood, GA
A superb and rare find, Swiss Made, Rolls Royce Music Box, by Fred Zimbalist from the early 1950’s
Category

Mid-20th Century Regency Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Fabergé "Autumn"-Egg Object, 18k Yellow Gold, translucent Enamel, 3.34ct G VS
By Fabergé
Located in Pforzheim, DE
, blackberries hand-cut of amethyst, onyx, diamonds (total 3.34ct G VS). Dedicated music box movement by Reusch
Category

1990s German Edwardian Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Agate, Amber, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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
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Antique 1870s Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique 6 Bell Fortissimo Music Box by J Manger & Co, c. 1885
Located in London, GB
An excellent-sounding Fortissimo 6 bell antique music box made by J. Manger & Co. of Geneva
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Italian Satinwood Inlaid Marquetry Music Box Side Table, Chess Game Tabl
By Casa Di Sorrento
Located in North Hollywood, CA
box area is also a music box with Reuge Swiss musical movement integrated, build-in. circa 1960
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Game Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique 9 Bell Interchangeable Music Box on Table by Nicole Freres, c. 1870
By Nicole Frères
Located in London, GB
front of the movement, which is pushed up and down accordingly. The music box bears the Nicole serial
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss High Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique 6 Bell Music Box with Enamel Bee Strikers by Karrer, c. 1875
Located in London, GB
A lovely quality antique music box made by Karrer of Geneva, Switzerland in c. 1875. The fully
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Folk Art Painting Africa Dance Music Animal Morocco Desert Gnawa Music Dog Camel
By Nancy Patterson
Located in Norfolk, GB
wooden shadow boxed. Ready to hang. Provenance, directly from the artist studio. Condition: in excellent
Category

2010s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Acrylic

Biedermeier Picture Clock with Musical Movement, Austria, circa 1825
Located in Incline Village, NV
These painting clocks are very rare, especially containing the music box. Of Austrian manufacture
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Paintings

Materials

Metal

Original Fred Mcdarrah Press Photograph 1960's Woodstock Music Festival Photo
By (after) Fred Mcdarrah
Located in Surfside, FL
movement, its off-off-Broadway actors, troubadours, politicians, agitators and social protests. Fred
Category

1960s American Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Original Fred Mcdarrah Press Photograph 1960's Woodstock Music Festival Photo
By (after) Fred Mcdarrah
Located in Surfside, FL
movement, it's off-off-Broadway actors, troubadours, politicians, Woodstock, agitators and social protests
Category

1960s American Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Nakol Art by Natalia Kolpakova, Music of Wind, 100% Silk Scarf, 2021
By Natalia Kolpakova
Located in Falmouth, GB
is in new condition unworn, boxed The scarf is 135cm x 135 cm (53.15x 53.15) A strong spring wind has
Category

2010s English Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Silk

Henry Capt 18 Karat Gold Handmade 31 Jewel Quarter Repeating Watch, 1900s
By Henry Capt
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches and music boxes which he frequently integrated together. He was one of the first watchmakers to
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Early 19th Century French Musical Automaton Clock Depicting Napoleon I
Located in London, GB
Roman numerals, connected to a twin train movement and a music box, fitted within a French empire style
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Musical Clock with Complications and Painting by L. V. Fouquet
By Louis Vincent Fouquet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
box plays six songs. The music itself is set off at the 3/4 hour, and the hour. Gongs for the hour are
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Charles X Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Tiffany & Co 18ct Yellow Gold Double Layer Fringe Necklace circa 1970s Italian
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
7cm at the front to 2.5cm behind with a concealed tongue and box clasp. This necklace has the most
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

"Sparkling Rosé", Modern Pop Art Painting in Pink, 2022
By Addison Jones
Located in Delaware , OH
movement. This vibrant piece showcases 60s music poster style, featuring neon colors and graphic imagery
Category

2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Dagoberto by James Sparshatt - Framed Palladium Platinum Print Photograph
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
music. He showed me photographs that spanned the decades. A young girl came and sat with us and tuned
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Photography

Materials

Platinum

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Arts and Crafts Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Evening Star - Contemporary Painting on Canvas (Red+Blue+Black+White)
By Laurie Barmore
Located in Gilroy, CA
encapsulate relatable emotions. From the artist: "Movement is one of the defining characteristics of my
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Your Words Filled Me With Courage - Contemporary Painting (Yellow + Pink)
By Laurie Barmore
Located in Gilroy, CA
works complement and encapsulate relatable emotions. From the artist: "Movement is one of the
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

French 1890 Art Nouveau Swan Arp Brooch 18Kt Gold With 5.05 Ctw Rubies Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
century. Designed with allegorical patterns to the love, the music and the romanticism during the early
Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

MADSAKI COSMIC OVERDOSE
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
original box from the publisher. Takashi Murakami Japanese Artist. B.1963 Takashi Murakami was born in
Category

2010s Pop Art More Prints

Materials

Offset

Germinating - Contemporary Painting on Canvas (Pink+Maroon+White+Gold)
By Laurie Barmore
Located in Gilroy, CA
artist: "Movement is one of the defining characteristics of my work and the initial marks on the canvas
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock
Located in Danville, CA
. Music box playing to accompany the automaton, making it a treat for both eyes and ears. Condition
Category

20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Arms Wide Open - Contemporary Painting on Canvas (Brown+White+Blue+Yellow)
By Laurie Barmore
Located in Gilroy, CA
the artist: "Movement is one of the defining characteristics of my work and the initial marks on the
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Don't let the sun blast your shadow- 21st Century Painting of a Nude Boy
By David van der Linden
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
were 'daily fare'. The music and lyrics are often about making your own choices, being yourself, being
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Vintage Print Silver Gelatin Signed Photograph Greenwich Village New York
By Fred McDarrah
Located in Surfside, FL
served as the center of the art, poetry and music scene during the 1960's and 70's, attracting the likes
Category

1960s American Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

The Dream - Contemporary Abstract Painting on Canvas(Blue + Yellow + White)
By Laurie Barmore
Located in Gilroy, CA
work captures an electric energy and quality of movement in the multidirectional spaces it creates
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Living Painting - Colour Pochoir
By (after) Sonia Delaunay
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
uncle, Henri Terk, a lawyer in St. Petersburg, where she grew up, exposed to music and art, and learning
Category

1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

Materials

Vellum

Carved Swiss Black Forest Chalet Clock, circa 1880
Located in Evergreen, CO
time, this piece had a music box, as indicated by the Gattolliat label inside the clock. This is the
Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Walnut

The Red Horsemen (Equestrians) signed offset lithograph poster with Olympic COA
By Roy Lichtenstein
Located in New York, NY
Olympic prints, all held in the original box with colophon and authenticity documentation. This will be
Category

1980s Pop Art Animal Prints

Materials

Offset, Pencil, Lithograph

Water from Stone - Contemporary Abstract (Blue + Yellow + Green + Orange+ White)
By Laurie Barmore
Located in Gilroy, CA
and internal, matter and spirit, observation and response. Movement is one of the defining
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Paul
By Harry Benson
Located in Toronto, ON
An intimate look at one of the greatest music legends of all time, by an iconic photojournalist
Category

Late 20th Century More Art

Materials

Other Medium

Paul
Paul
H 15 in W 10 in
Lt Ed. Lithograph from the Deluxe (Hand Signed) 1984 Olympic Committee portfolio
By Sam Francis
Located in New York, NY
edition hand signed Olympic prints, all held in the original box with colophon. More about Sam Francis
Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Offset, Pencil

Suite of Four Limited Edition Ceramic Plates
By Sam Francis
Located in New York, NY
ceramic plates in original museum box Edition of 2000 7 × 7 inches Unframed Note: Measurement of 7 square
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist More Art

Materials

Ceramic, Mixed Media, Screen

Anri Sala, Cactus Score, Limited Edition, Botanical, Print, Art, Still Life
By Anri Sala
Located in Zug, CH
building. In the video, the melody of this hit song emerges from a music box and a barrel organ sounding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Meyle & Mayer 1910 Art Nouveau Gilt Silver Pendant With Enamel & Plique Au Jour
Located in Miami, FL
and green glass enamel. The main image shows us an allegory to music, with a richly dressed and
Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Enamel

John Cage, 1977, Vintage Silver Gelatin Signed Photograph
By Fred McDarrah
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Photographic Subject: Music Medium: Photograph, Gelatin Silver Print Surface: Photographic
Category

1970s American Realist Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

"Elvis", Denied Andy Warhol Silver & Black Pop Art Painting by Charles Lutz
By Charles Lutz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
) consisted of 1500 cardboard replicas of Warhol's Brillo Box (Stockholm Type) stacked 20 ft tall. All 1500
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Enamel

My babe
By Jean Duranel
Located in Barbizon, FR
between women and men raises the question of parity in the world of music and arts. In Duranel's work
Category

2010s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

My babe
My babe
H 21.66 in W 18.12 in D 0.79 in
"Voyage I, " Rosamond Berg, Female Contemporary Minimalist Sculpture Artist
Located in New York, NY
, Illinois Rosamond Berg's assemblage box constructions are comprised of many small, hand-dyed cloth pouches
Category

1980s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Thread, Glass, Wood

Vintage Silver Gelatin Photograph Tipper Gore, Democratic Fundraiser 1992 Photo
By Fred McDarrah
Located in Surfside, FL
, McDarrah documented the rise of the Beat Generation, the city’s postmodern art movement, it's off-off
Category

1990s American Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

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Music Box Movement For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the music box movement you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and fruitwood, every music box movement was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect music box movement — 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 music box movement, those designed in modern, neoclassical and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made music box movement over the years, but those crafted by Reuge Ste-Croix, Asprey International Limited and Europa Antiques are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Music Box Movement?

The average selling price for a music box movement at 1stDibs is $1,752, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $150,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Music Box Movement
  • 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.