Ornate Music Box
Granada Moorish Spain Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Music Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1950s Moorish Spain Music Box: This exquisite handcrafted box, made in Granada, Spain, showcases
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Islamic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
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
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Marquetry Canterbury Magazine Rack 19th C
Located in London, GB
be cherished by any collector of antiques. Used to store sheet music in Victorian times, today it
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Antique 1870s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
H 21.26 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 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
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Musical Instruments
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Italian Wood Inlay Tray w/Music box
Located in San Francisco, CA
bordered by ornate floral and bird motifs. Later added music box made in Switzerland plays "O Sole Mio
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Early 20th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Satinwood
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
Black Forest Music Chair
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional black forest music chair. The frame is ornately carved to simulate branches and
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Antique 19th Century Chairs
Freres Rochat Gold Bird Box
Located in New York, NY
Bird Boxes:
Gold musical bird boxes are a type of mechanical music box that was first created in
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Antique 1820s Swiss Desk Accessories
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Musical Picture Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
standing villagers and a dog. The painting, the clock and the music box are enclosed within a shadowbox
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Antique 1850s European Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Antique French Framed Hand-Painted Fan Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
glazed box frame, dating from the late 18th century.
This wonderful fan is beautifully hand-painted
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Antique 1790s French Paintings
Materials
Linen
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.
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20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 14.97 in
Arts and Crafts, Bechstein Upright Piano Rosewood Brass Hinges by Walter Cave
By Walter Cave
Located in Leeds, GB
and ornate brass hinges in a stylised floral design. Unique design by Walter Cave, executed by C
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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
Multicolored Moonstone Palais Royal Grand Tour Scent Bottle with Seal
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
referred to as “The Grand Tour” and offered insights into the history of civilization, arts and music
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Sil...
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H 3.5 in W 1.2 in D 0.58 in L 32 in
Pair of Palatial Venetian Walnut Carved Mid-19th Century Baroque Figural Thrones
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(1662-1732). The ornately carved thrones, each flanked with figures of standing males supporting a
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 54.25 in W 37.25 in D 32 in
Pair of Italian 19th Century Baroque Carved Arm Throne Chairs, Figural Carvings
Located in Stamford, CT
manner of Andrea Brustolon (1662-1732). The ornately carved thrones, each flanked with figures of
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Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 51 in W 37.5 in D 31 in
In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee
By Valentino Panciera Besarel, Andrea Brustolon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
). The ornately carved frame flanked on each side by Venetian male figures, each supporting an armrest
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 53.13 in W 64.5 in D 29.75 in
In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Throne
By Valentino Besarel, Andrea Brustolon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1829-1902) in the manner of Andrea Brustolon (1662-1732). The ornately
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 50.63 in W 34.25 in D 30 in
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Set of 12 English Porcelain Botanical Plates, Spode, circa 1900
By Spode
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 English porcelain botanical plates, Spode, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century Dinner Plates
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Three-Piece Giltwood and Aubusson Salon Suite
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style three-piece giltwood carved and silk Aubusson tapestry three-piece salon suite, comprising of a settee and two fauteuils (armchairs), t...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
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Silk, Wood
H 44.5 in W 63.25 in D 31 in
Chamberlains Armorial Plate Set from the Carnatic Service Nawab of the Carnatic
Located in London, GB
Chamberlains received an order for two magnicent services which were made for Nawab of the Carnatic, Azam Jah (r.1819-1825), around 1820 (India). The pink set has the Nawab's insigni...
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Antique 19th Century English Dinner Plates
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Porcelain
H 1.58 in W 12.6 in D 10.63 in
Signed Francois Linke Bronze Mounted Louis XV Kingwood Vitrine China Cabinet
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Vitrines
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Bronze
Danish Modern Walnut Secretary Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Danish Modern Walnut Secretary Standing Desk
Pull down cabinet that can serve as standing desk
One shelf
Four solid walnut tapered legs
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
1940s Antique Fine Micro Mosaic Moorish Inlaid Decorative Box
By Mamluke
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted marquetry Moorish wood inlay micro mosaic with miniature hand painted scene.
Handcrafted khatam wooden box with very delicate micro mosaic marquetry from the ancient Pers...
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20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Boho Chic Style Syrian 20th Century Artesian Inlaid Veneer Games Table
Located in London, GB
A fine marquetry, micro mosaic inlayed games table made in Syria around the turn of the 19th and early 20th Century. Complete with felt card table, chess/drafts board and back gammon...
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Antique Early 1900s Syrian Moorish Game Tables
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Bone, Hardwood
H 22.84 in W 24.02 in D 12.6 in
Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Box Spain
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Inlaid Marquetry Moorish Jewelry octagonal Box hand-crafted in Spain.
Hispano Mauresque exquisite handcrafted vintage Middle Eastern style mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box.
Ha...
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Moorish Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
Fine Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Commodes
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and impressive pair of French 19th century Louis xv style gilt bronze-mounted kingwood, satinwood and tulipwood floral marquetry two-drawer bombé commodes attributed to F...
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
Antique Damascus Syrian Inlaid Card, Chess, Backgammon, Games table C1900
Located in London, GB
This profusely inlaid Syrian Damascus games table dates from Circa 1900, and has multiple geometric and asymmetric inlays of various specimen woods
The hinged lid opens to reveal a...
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Antique Early 1900s Game Tables
Materials
Wood
H 33.67 in W 35.44 in D 18.51 in
Middle Eastern Mosaic Moorish Box Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese, Egyptian mosaic marquetry wood box inlaid.
Small vintage walnut Syrian style box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs whic...
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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Abalone, Fruitwood, Shell
Fine Tang Dynasty Pottery Horse, Oxford TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tang dynasty pottery statue of standing horse with removable saddle, Tang dynasty 618-907, come with Oxford authentication TL test certificate. Oxford test numbers C106t33.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
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Terracotta
19th C Handpainted Botanical Rihouet Paris Porcelain Pink Dessert Service 17 Pcs
By Rihouet Rue de la Paix No.7
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is an extensive and exquisite 19th century dessert service made by Rihouet, Paris, circa 1820s. Each piece is superbly hand painted with a unique botanical specimen framed by th...
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Antique 1820s French Porcelain
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Porcelain
Vintage Middle Eastern Moorish Mosaic Marquetry Inlay Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Middle Eastern Moorish wooden jewelry box inlaid with marquetry.
Middle Eastern box handcrafted in very fine Moorish micro mosaic diamonds, and a continuous hexagonal and fl...
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Early 20th Century Asian Moorish Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
1940s Marquetry Mosaic Wood Box Moorish Islamic Art Spain Khatam Decor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1940s Marquetry Mosaic Wood Inlay Box Moorish Spain.
Exquisite hand-crafted Khatam wood box with micro mosaic marquetry design.
Middle Eastern style handcrafted box in very fine Moor...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
Italian 19th Century Lifesize Marble Sculpture Titled "Searching for Love"
By Vito Pardo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine museum quality Italian 19th century lifesize marble sculpture titled "Searching for Love" by Vito Pardo (Italian, born in Venice in 1872) Depicting a semi-nude lifesize m...
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures
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Marble, Bronze
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Mermod Frerès Station/Showcase Cylinder Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
firm of Sainte-Croix, Switzerland is a marvel of music box craftsmanship. Though the window, the viewer
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Music Stands
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombe Salt Box from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique fruitwood salt box was crafted in southern, France, circa 1920. The ornate
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
H 16 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
Regina Music Box Style 19
By Regina 18
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Regina Music Box Company of New York crafted this wonderful interchangeable disk music box with
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20th Century American Other Musical Instruments
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
Antique French Framed Hand-Painted Fan Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
glazed box frame, dating from the late 18th century.
This wonderful fan is beautifully hand-painted with
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Antique 1790s French Paintings
Materials
Linen
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Lyre Shape Canterbury, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
an open-topped rack with slatted compartments for sheet music, music books, magazines or newspapers
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Antique 1890s British Magazine Racks and Stands
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Canterbury, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
rack with slatted compartments for sheet music, music books, magazines or newspapers and often a drawer
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Antique 1890s English Magazine Racks and Stands
French 19th Century Ornate Music Box
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century ornate music box, no longer working.
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Antique 19th Century French Musical Instruments
Materials
Gold, Metal
Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Salt Box from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique fruitwood salt box was crafted in Avignon, France, circa 1920. The ornate
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Salt Box from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique fruitwood salt box was crafted in Avignon, France, circa 1920. The ornate
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Decorative Boxes
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Walnut
Bohemian Gold Piano Music Box Pendant
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Bohemian Piano Music Box Pendant is ornately decorated with colored glass in shades of
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Vintage 1960s Indian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
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Yellow Gold
Large 19th Century Swiss Inlaid Walnut Cylinder Zither Music Box with 12 Songs
Located in Dallas, TX
hand-cranked works are enclosed in a glass case. This music box has a paper zither attachment and plays
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Musical Instruments
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Tulipwood
H 6.5 in W 27.75 in D 11.75 in
Antique French Framed Mother Pearl Hand Painted Fan, Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
gilded and glazed box frame, dating from the late 18th century.
This wonderful fan is beautifully hand
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Antique 1790s French Paintings
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Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Lyre Canterbury, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
open-topped rack with slatted compartments for sheet music, music books, magazines or newspapers and
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Antique 1890s British Edwardian Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier German Secretaire Chest
Located in London, GB
that flourished in the fields of literature, music, the visual arts and interior design.
Biedermeier
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
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Leather, Mahogany, Rosewood
Antique Biedermeier Rosewood Armoire/ Bookcase, circa 1830
Located in London, GB
predominantly used to denote the artistic styles that flourished in the fields of literature, music, the visual
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Antique 1830s German Bookcases
Mid-20th Century Gilt Filigree Ormolu Butterfly Musical Casket Jewelry Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
footed music box features, ornate gilt brass ormolu, floral design over wood. The top features a clear
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
H 4.25 in W 8.25 in D 6.25 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the ornate music box you’re looking for. Each ornate music box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and walnut. There are many kinds of the ornate music box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each ornate music box bearing Baroque or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. Mermod Frères and Walter Cave each produced at least one beautiful ornate music box that is worth considering.
How Much is a Ornate Music Box?
An ornate music box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $34,350, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $175,000.
Questions About Ornate 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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