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Polyphon Music Box

Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box
Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box

Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box

$88,500

H 85 in W 35 in D 21.75 in

Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

editions of The Music Box Handbook, by Graham Webb. Circa 1890 35" wide x 21 3/4" deep x 85" high Did

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Other Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

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Polyphon 71G disc music box with bells
Polyphon 71G disc music box with bells

Polyphon 71G disc music box with bells

Unavailable

H 6.5 in W 14.38 in D 12.01 in

Polyphon 71G disc music box with bells

Located in Zonhoven, BE

Beautiful and Rare Polyphon Music Box with Bells – Type 71G This lovely Polyphon music box, model

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Decorative Boxes

Materials

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Antique Inlaid Walnut Schutz & Marke Polyphon Music Box & 13 Discs, circa 1890
Antique Inlaid Walnut Schutz & Marke Polyphon Music Box & 13 Discs, circa 1890

Antique Inlaid Walnut Schutz & Marke Polyphon Music Box & 13 Discs, circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Polyphon music box by Schutz & Marke features inlaid and banded walnut case with interior

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Decorative Boxes

Materials

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Antique Kalliope Christmas Tree Stand and Polyphon Music Box
Antique Kalliope Christmas Tree Stand and Polyphon Music Box

Antique Kalliope Christmas Tree Stand and Polyphon Music Box

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

tree and rotates while the music is playing. A beech veneered Kalliope box with bronze fittings. Inside

Category

Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Musical Instruments

Materials

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Polyphon Upright Coin Op Disc Music Box circa 1898
Polyphon Upright Coin Op Disc Music Box circa 1898

Polyphon Upright Coin Op Disc Music Box circa 1898

Located in Milford, NH

Polyphon upright coin-op disc music box, circa 1898. Beautifully carved walnut cabinet, double comb

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Musical Instruments

Materials

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Antique Deluxe Model Walnut Marquetry Polyphon Single Comb Music Box, circa 1890
Antique Deluxe Model Walnut Marquetry Polyphon Single Comb Music Box, circa 1890

Antique Deluxe Model Walnut Marquetry Polyphon Single Comb Music Box, circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Deluxe Model Polyphon single comb music box offers a walnut case with bookmatched and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

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Polyphon 45D disc music box with double comb and disc storage
Polyphon 45D disc music box with double comb and disc storage

Polyphon 45D disc music box with double comb and disc storage

Located in Zonhoven, BE

Charm and Elegance in Every Note: A 15.5-inch Double Comb Polyphon Disc Musical Box (Style 45D

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Decorative Boxes

Materials

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Polyphon Mikado Music Box.
Polyphon Mikado Music Box.

Polyphon Mikado Music Box.

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H 87.41 in W 32.68 in D 20.87 in

Polyphon Mikado Music Box.

Located in Zonhoven, BE

Rare and Elegant Polyphon Mikado Music Box – A Timeless Masterpiece This stunning Polyphon Mikado

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Other Musical Instruments

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Questions About Polyphon Music Box
  • 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
    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 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
    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.
  • 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.

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