Are music boxes rare?

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.

What is the best music box?

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.

What is a Polyphon music box?

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.

What is the box that plays music?

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.

Are music boxes still made?

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.

What is an old music box called?

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.

How does a Regina music box work?

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.

When was the first music box made?

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.

Thorens Music Boxs

Fred Zimbalist Thorens Silver Plated Music Box

By Fred Zimbalist

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Fred Zimbalist Thorens silver music box shaped as an old phonograph with trumpet horn

Category

20th Century American Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Fred Zimbalist Thorens Silver Plated Music Box

H 19.75 in W 13.5 in D 13.38 in

Thorens Swiss AD 30 Upright Music Box with Ten Discs, circa 1970

Located in Evergreen, CO

upright music box by Thorens of Switzerland. The set includes ten discs, titled: Try to Remember, Over the

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Thorens Swiss AD 30 Upright Music Box with Ten Discs, circa 1970

H 9.25 in W 8.5 in D 4 in

Silver 800 and Enamel Music Box Signed Fallaci Firenze, Italy, circa 1930

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Silver 800 and enamel music box signed Fallaci Firenze. Italy, circa 1930. Marked silver 800

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Silver 800 and Enamel Music Box Signed Fallaci Firenze, Italy, circa 1930

H 1.97 in W 5.52 in D 4.73 in

20th Century Vintage Thorens Gramophone AD-30 Disc Player Music Box

Located in Sofia, BG

Here we present a vintage Thorens Gramophone AD-30 disc player/ music box, Thorens model #755

Category

Mid-20th Century European Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

20th Century Vintage Thorens Gramophone AD-30 Disc Player Music Box

H 13.78 in W 17.72 in D 8.67 in

Fred Zimbalist Rolls Royce Swiss Music Box,

Located in Oakwood, GA

A superb and rare find, Swiss Made, Rolls Royce Music Box, by Fred Zimbalist from the early 1950’s

Category

Mid-20th Century Regency Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Fred Zimbalist Rolls Royce Swiss Music Box,

H 6 in W 6.25 in D 15.25 in

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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 used. "Regina 66394". Box clasp lacks hole part to hold shut. Documentation by B. Bro...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Other Musical Instruments

Materials

Oak

1902 Regina Music Box

H 8.63 in W 9.75 in D 12.5 in

Antique Oak Victor Victor I Victrola Phonograph Talking Machine with Horn

By His Masters Voice

Located in Oakland, CA

Antique Oak Victor Victor I Victrola Phonograph Talking Machine with Horn. Very good working condition with original crank and nameplate: “His Master’s Voice” made in Camden New Jers...

Category

Vintage 1910s North American Art Nouveau Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique Oak Victor Victor I Victrola Phonograph Talking Machine with Horn

H 14 in W 14 in D 14 in

Antique Victor Victrola Oak Table Top Disc Outside Horn Phonograph Circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Victor Victrola Oak Table Top Disc Outside Horn Phonograph with Quarter Sawn Oak Case, Circa 1900 Measures - 30.5"h x 25"w x 24"d

Category

Early 20th Century American Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique Victor Victrola Oak Table Top Disc Outside Horn Phonograph Circa 1900

H 30.5 in W 25 in D 24 in

Charles Schneider, French Art Deco Pink Rose Pendant Chandelier, 1920s

By Charles Schneider

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco pendant chandelier by Charles Schneider, Epinay-sur-Seine (Paris), 1920s. Pink frosted molded glass and stamped brass. Height : 21.7"(55cm) can be shortened, Diameter...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Charles Schneider, French Art Deco Pink Rose Pendant Chandelier, 1920s

H 21.66 in Dm 13.78 in

Zenith 12S2 67 Shutter Dial 12 Tube Console with Bluetooth Restored Rare

By Zenith

Located in Oakland, CA

Zenith 12S2 67 Sutter Dial 12 Tube Console with Bluetooth Restored. This console radio, introduced as part of Zenith’s 1938 line in June 1937, is a much-coveted set that is rare and ...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Zenith 12S2 67 Shutter Dial 12 Tube Console with Bluetooth Restored Rare

H 43 in W 26 in D 16 in

Cylinder Musical Box

Located in Cheshire, GB

Swis music box with original tune sheet, cylinder, comb and the brass bed plate, within a rosewood case, the lid inlaid with boxwood lines and a central motif. Dimensions Height 8 ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Musical Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Cylinder Musical Box

H 8 in W 28.5 in D 11.5 in

19th Century French Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode after Jean-Henri Riesener

By Jean-Henri Riesener

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Superb 19th century French Louis XVI style gilt- bronze mahogany, kingwood and fruitwood marquetry armorial commode with Sycamore Marquetry and magnificent quality gilt bronze moun...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode after Jean-Henri Riesener

H 38.5 in W 81 in D 29 in

Country Style Porcelain Bowl with Easter Hare Figure Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel

By Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel

Located in Kitzbuhel, AT

Completely handmade porcelain bowl with a hands-free naturalistic painted Easter hare figure with brown spots. The bunny is sitting on the side of the bowl for decorating nuts or swe...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Country Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Country Style Porcelain Bowl with Easter Hare Figure Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel

H 5.12 in Dm 7.88 in

Antique Victor Victrola Ebonized & Gilt Phonograph Horn Circa 1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Victor Victrola Ebonized & Gilt Metal Phonograph Horn Circa 1910 Measures- 18.5''H x 18.5''W x 18.5''D

Category

Early 20th Century American Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique Victor Victrola Ebonized & Gilt Phonograph Horn Circa 1910

H 18.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in

Swiss Cylinder Music Box, 19th C

Located in New York, NY

Swiss cylinder four-song music box, ca. 1900, the works with model number "6187" and housed within a thuja wood and ebonized pearwood brass-mounted box, the interior lid with a litho...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Classical Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Swiss Cylinder Music Box, 19th C

H 2.25 in W 5 in D 3 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 box A wonderful curiosity, I have no idea how to make it work so its being sold a...

Category

Antique 19th Century German Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

UNTESTED ANTIQUE GERMAN SYMPHONION MUSIC BOX WITH MULTIPLE DISCS MUSICAL COLLECt

H 5.91 in W 12.8 in D 7.49 in

Exquisite Limoges France Polychrome Porcelain Egg with Perfume Bottle Inside

By Limoges

Located in Tustin, CA

Exquisitely handmade and hand painted miniature Limoges porcelain egg shaped perfume box with a hinged lid is decorated with pretty polychrome flowers and Butterly motif over a sooth...

Category

Late 20th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Porcelain

Exquisite Limoges France Polychrome Porcelain Egg with Perfume Bottle Inside

H 2.07 in Dm 1.63 in

Octagonal Jewelry Music Box, Made in Italy

By Reuge Ste-Croix

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Elegant octagonal wooden music box in thuya wood. Thuya tree is famous for rich gold and brown shades of its grain and unique exotic fragrance, similar to cedar. Lined in brown velve...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Octagonal Jewelry Music Box, Made in Italy

H 3 in Dm 7.25 in

Columbia Phonograph Company Graphophone Type Q

By Columbia Graphophone Company 1

Located in Guaynabo, PR

A Graphophone model Q with a black horn adorned with a gold line. It stands over a black iron base decorated with grapevine decal & gold accents. Manufacturer’s name and addresses ar...

Category

20th Century American Machine Age Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Columbia Phonograph Company Graphophone Type Q

H 9.75 in W 7.5 in D 14.5 in

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, manufactured in the late 19th century. Stone-eye capped with metal application. Top decorate...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

RARE EUROPEAN MUSIC BOX 19th Century

H 14.97 in W 19.3 in D 8.67 in

1930 Portable Gramophone His Master's Voice Phonograph

Located in Oakland, CA

1930 Portable Gramophone his master’s voice original covered finish. This 1930 Portable Gramophone is the real deal. It’s an HMV Model 101, part of a small collection of such classic...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

1930 Portable Gramophone His Master's Voice Phonograph

H 6.7 in W 11.8 in D 16.5 in

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Set of 3 Vintage German Switzerland Beer Steins

Located in Washington Crossing, PA

Set of three vintage German & Switzerland beer steins The large beer stein is also a Thorens music

Category

Early 20th Century German Pottery

Set of 3 Vintage German Switzerland Beer Steins

H 8 in Dm 5 in

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Questions About Thorens Music Boxs

Are music boxes rare?
1 Answer
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.
What is the best music box?
1 Answer
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.
What is a Polyphon music box?
1 Answer
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.
What is the box that plays music?
1 Answer
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.
Are music boxes still made?
1 Answer
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.
What is an old music box called?
1 Answer
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.
How does a Regina music box work?
1 Answer
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.
When was the first music box made?
1 Answer
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.