Polyphon Music Box
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
Brass, Iron
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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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
Walnut
H 6 in W 11 in D 10 in
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
Beech
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
Brass, Iron
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
Materials
Other
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
Walnut
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
Metal
H 14 in W 24 in D 20 in
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Located in Queens, NY
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By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Questions About Polyphon Music Box
- 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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