Switzerland Music Box
Late 19th Century Folk Art Mixed Media
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Musical Instruments
Mahogany
Antique 1880s Swiss Victorian More Clocks
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Regency Models and Miniatures
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Boxes and Cases
Stainless Steel
20th Century Swiss Musical Instruments
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel, Iron
Antique 19th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Antique 19th Century Swiss Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Swiss Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Empire Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Vintage 1970s English Jewelry Boxes
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Neoclassical Jewelry Boxes
Burl
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Antique 1870s Swiss Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Decorative Boxes
Wood, Bentwood
Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold
Antique 1870s Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Moorish Jewelry Boxes
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Enamel, Gold
Antique 19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Antique 1840s Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel, Iron
Antique 1840s Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
Antique 1840s Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Iron
Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass, Iron, Steel
Antique 1840s Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
Antique 1850s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Musical Instruments
Other
Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Musical Instruments
Brass
Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
Antique 1880s Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Jugendstil Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Black Forest Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Classical Musical Instruments
Metal
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- 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.