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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
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
Small 3 tune music box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Small 3 tune mandoline music box.
The wooden case has some central inlay to the top of the lid
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1890s Swiss Early Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
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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Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
RARE EUROPEAN MUSIC BOX 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE EUROPEAN MUSIC BOX
19th Century
European, box with 50 discs of 30 cm, double comb
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19th Century French Baroque Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
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
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Early 20th Century German Classical Greek Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique 19th Century Swiss Rosewood Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th Century Swiss Rosewood Music Box
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19th Century Swiss Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
1902 Regina Music Box
By Regina Music Box Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1902 Regina music box with 3 discs and crank. Molded oak case. One additional disc should not be
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Early 1900s Other Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Oak
Fad cylinder Music Box playing 2 per Turn
Located in Zonhoven, BE
eautiful, large and early music box.
This box has a thick (about 8m diameter) cylinder and plays
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Music Box with Exposed Controls playing 6 tunes
By LeCoultre & Cie 1
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful, early and rare music box made in the early 19th century. This early music box plays 6
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Music Box by Nicole Freres playing 4 Tunes
By Nicole Frères
Located in Zonhoven, BE
this early music box plays 4 cheerful melodies on a 20.5cm cylinder as provided on the original
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Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Height Airs Swiss Cylinder Music Box, circa 1880
Located in Marseille, FR
Napoleon III music box with 8 bee melodies including 4 complications. Ability to play and replay
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1880s French Napoleon III Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Engraved Tortoiseshell Music Box with French Revolutionary Inscription
Located in London, GB
This finely engraved and inscribed tortoiseshell music box is a precious piece of French Revolution
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Early 19th Century French Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Duccommun Girod 6 tune music box with exposed controls
Located in Zonhoven, BE
EEarly and exceptional music box by Ducommun Girod with "exposed contols"
Ducommun Girod was one
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Early 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Music Box with Automatons and Bells made by Karrer
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Large music box with 3 automatons and 10 bells made in about 1875 by Karrer in Teufenthal (Swiss
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1870s Swiss Napoleon III Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Italian Embossed Bronzed Metal Rectangular Trinket/ Jewelry Music Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Italian bronzed metal square hinged lidded music box. It depicts a lid decorated in the
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Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Forte-Piano Music Box by Mouliné Ainé playing 4 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Rare music box by Mouliné Ainé.
This box is made about 1840-1850 and is in great condition. The
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
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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1840s Swiss Early Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Austrian Gilt Metal and Enamel Dutch Windmill Jewelry Music Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This windmill music box depicts different hand painted enamel panels of romantic courting couples
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Early 20th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Swiss Made Music Box from the End of the XIXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Swiss made music box from the end of the XIXth century.
Swiss made music box from the XIXth
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19th Century Swiss Napoleon III Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Music Box with Exposed Controls playing 6 tune probably by Lecoultre
By LeCoultre & Cie 1
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful, early and rare music box probably made by Lecoultre in the early 19th century. This
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Music Box with Exposed Controls and Sectional Comb by Ducommun Girod
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Early and exceptional music box by Ducommun Girod with "exposed contols"
Ducommun Girod was one of
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Early 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Edward F. Caldwell Neoclassical Style Silvered Bronze Box, Angels, Music Motifs
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Fine and unusual signed Edward F. Caldwell & Co. Neoclassical style silvered bronze box depicting a
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze
H 3.75 in W 10.13 in D 5.75 in
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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19th Century German Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 5.91 in W 12.8 in D 7.49 in
Music Box by Duccommun Girod playing 2 per Turn of the Cylinder
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Extremely large music box made in 1854 by Duccommun Girod in Switzerland.
Duccommun Girod was
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
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
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Late 19th Century Swiss Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
H 10 in W 24 in D 13.5 in
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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1880s Swiss Black Forest Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 2.76 in W 4.93 in D 3.55 in
Music Box by Ducommun Girod playing 8 Tunes in a 2 per turn setting.
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Very early fat cylinder music box.
The mechanism has a 2 per turn setting, but plays 1 tune in 2
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Late 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
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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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 7 in W 11.5 in D 5.5 in
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Period Marquetry Cigar Box, Music Box
Located in Fayetteville, AR
opened, it also functions as a music box and displays three compartments for cigars to be kept. c. 1860.
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Cigar and Music Box, Early 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cigar and music box, Early 20th Century, Napoleon III style.
Cigar box and music box, early 20th
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Stone, Alabaster, Metal, Silver Plate
Linden and Resinous Savoyard Chalet, Music Box, Liquor & Cigar Cellar, XIXth
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Curious and rare music box forming a cellar for liquors and cigars in the form of a sublime
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19th Century Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Linen
Musical snuff box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Music box made in Switzerland 2nd quarter-19th century.
This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a
Category
1840s Swiss Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel
Tortoiseshell Musical snuff box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Music box made in Switzerland 2nd quarter-19th century.
This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a
Category
1840s Swiss Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel
Overture Cylinder Musical Box by Paillard
Located in Zonhoven, BE
beautiful music box by Pailllard.
The music box was made by the firm Paillard at the end of the
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
Musical snuff box with minatur painting
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Music box made in Switzerland in the mid-19th century.
This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a
Category
1840s Swiss Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
Musical snuff box by BA Bremond
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. It was made in Switzerland and plays as you would expect from a music box of this manufacturer and
Category
1840s Swiss Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
Early 19th Century Persian Wooden Box
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century Persian wooden box
A large Persian wooden box and marquetry called "Khatam Kari
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Early 19th Century Unknown Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
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
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
Musical Laurencekirk Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century.
This rare snuffbox
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1840s Swiss Early Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
Clock with Musical Box by BA Bremond
By Baptiste-Antoine Brémond 1
Located in Zonhoven, BE
/Stop, Change/repeat and Music/No Music (night-switch))
The clock in front of the mechanism is a 8-day
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Late 19th Century Swiss Napoleon III Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Iron
Keywind 6 tune musical box by Nicole Freres
By Nicole Frères
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Restored to the origal condition a Nicole Freres music box.
Made in 1859 this music box plays 6
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1850s Swiss Early Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Cylinder Musical Box singed by H Brolliet (Geneva)
Located in Zonhoven, BE
is a rachet wind cylinder music box of truly massive scale. Impressive cylinder of 51cm length and a
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Brass, Iron, Steel
Mojon Manger Vintage Six Bell, Cylinder, 12 Airs Rosewood Swiss Music Box
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Mojon Manger
Material: Veneered Rosewood in original condition
Dimensions: The box
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Stainless Steel
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H 12.5 in W 32.5 in L 14.5 in
'Grand Tour' souvenir box "Palais de L'Institut" Paris
Located in Zonhoven, BE
was made in Switzerland and plays as one would expect from a music box of this manufacturer and period
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1840s Swiss Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
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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1870s Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Musical box with 6 Bells and 3 Automatons By G. Bendon
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful music box by Bendon.
Made in about 1880 in Switserland by this well known manufacturer
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1880s Swiss Late Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
19th Century French Leather Bound Books Decorative Box with Hidden Drawer
Located in Dallas, TX
is embellished with Latin music sheet. The colorful box is in excellent condition commensurate with
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Late 19th Century French Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with Flowerpot to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century.
This rare snuffbox
Category
1840s Swiss Early Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
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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19th Century French Art Nouveau Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 3.94 in Dm 7.49 in
A mid 19th century Italian grand tour Sorrento marquetry box circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
A very fine Italian marquetry box dating to circa 1860 and made in the Sorrento region of Italy
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Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
French Antique Bronze Mounted and Painted Sevres Style Cobalt Blue Accessory Box
By E. Grisard 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French antique bronze mounted and painted sevres style cobalt blue accessory box
France, circa
Category
1890s French Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze
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H 5.75 in W 13 in D 9 in
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with historical decor to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century.
This rare snuffbox
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1840s Swiss Early Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
First Empire Grand Tour Gilt Bronze Mounted Box with Apollo in His Chariot
Located in Nashville, TN
The box a trinket or bon-bon box , adorned with bronze lid and Apollo in his sunburst adorned
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Early 19th Century French Empire Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Antique English Oak & Silver Plated Drum Form Biscuit Box or Barrel, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful Victorian biscuit box or barrel, always highly sought-after in this Drum form, I have
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
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H 7.5 in Dm 5.75 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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1920s American Art Deco Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze
H 2.25 in W 7 in D 4.25 in
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes depicting a Bouquet of Flowers to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century.
This rare snuffbox
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1840s Swiss Early Victorian Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
H 1.19 in W 3.67 in D 2.33 in
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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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Walnut
H 48.82 in W 20.87 in D 14.57 in
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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18th Century German Neoclassical Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
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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19th Century Swiss Other Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Gold
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
Category
19th Century Swiss Other Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
Materials
Enamel, Gold
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Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of music boxes antique music boxes is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all music boxes antique music boxes available were constructed with great care. Music boxes antique music boxes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of music boxes antique music boxes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Baroque and Folk Art music boxes antique music boxes are of considerable interest. Many music boxes antique music boxes are appealing in their simplicity, but Regina Music Box Co., Baptiste-Antoine Brémond and Jerome Thibourville Lamy produced popular music boxes antique music boxes that are worth a look.
How Much are Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes?
Music boxes antique music boxes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,604, while the lowest priced sells for $180 and the highest can go for as much as $128,500.
Questions About Music Boxes Antique Music Boxes
- 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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