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Upright Music Box

Regina Upright Music Box
By Regina Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
An extraordinary and rare coin-operated Regina Sublima upright music box crafted by the Regina
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Antique 19th Century American Other Musical Instruments

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Oak

Regina Upright Music Box
Regina Upright Music Box
H 64.75 in W 28 in D 14.5 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
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Fruitwood

Antique English Oak & Silver Plated Drum Form Biscuit Box or Barrel, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful Victorian biscuit box or barrel, always highly sought-after in this Drum form, I have
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Arts and Crafts, Bechstein Upright Piano Rosewood Brass Hinges by Walter Cave
By Walter Cave
Located in Leeds, GB
An 1897, Arts and Crafts Bechstein upright piano with a polished, rosewood case, fretwork panels
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Antique Late 19th Century German Arts and Crafts Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Canterbury Stand, English, Magazine Rack, Lounge, Conservatory, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
fine grain interest and deep caramel hues Drawer box crafted from oak with dovetail joint construction
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Antique Early 19th Century British Magazine Racks and Stands

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Oak

Antique Lion Griffon Carved Italian 1860 Monks Settle Bench Internal Storage
Located in GB
carved in ebony. Backrests of the chairs, which were never touched in the rigidly upright posture that
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Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Benches

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Oak

Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair
By Andrea Brustolon
Located in GB
upright posture that contemporary etiquette demanded, were carved with allegories of vanity, fire and
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Palatial Venetian Walnut Carved Mid-19th Century Baroque Figural Thrones
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs, which were never touched in the rigidly upright posture that contemporary etiquette demanded
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Italian 19th Century Baroque Carved Arm Throne Chairs, Figural Carvings
Located in Stamford, CT
figures carved in ebony. Backrests of the chairs, which were never touched in the rigidly upright posture
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Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Wood

In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee
By Valentino Panciera Besarel, Andrea Brustolon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
upright posture that contemporary etiquette demanded, were carved with allegories of vanity, fire and
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Throne
By Valentino Besarel, Andrea Brustolon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
figures carved in ebony. Backrests of the chairs, which were never touched in the rigidly upright posture
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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Octagonal Jewelry Music Box, Made in Italy
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Located in Cheshire, GB
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Cylinder Musical Box
H 8 in W 28.5 in D 11.5 in
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Located in New York, NY
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Anglo Indian Amboyna Campaign Writing Box
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Nicole Frères. Mystique de Genève. A Wonderful Music Box with Six Calming Tunes.
By Nicole Frères
Located in London, GB
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Located in Milford, NH
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French 19th Century Upright Piano Design Music Box Tantalus or 'Cave a Liqueur'
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
music box begins to play, causing the piano's glass paneled lid and doors to swing open, revealing a two
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Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Barware

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19th Century Upright Piano Cave À Liqueur
Located in New Orleans, LA
press the keyboard and one of two delightful airs from the hidden music box begins to play, causing the
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19th Century Upright Piano Cave À Liqueur
19th Century Upright Piano Cave À Liqueur
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Located in GB
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By Wendell Castle
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Upright Music Box For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the upright music box you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, walnut and fabric, every upright music box was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the upright 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. An upright music box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Victorian and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one upright music box that is appealing in its simplicity, but Regina Company and Walter Cave produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Upright Music Box?

Prices for an upright music box start at $795 and top out at $54,399 with the average selling for $18,450.
Questions About Upright Music Box
  • 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 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
    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 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.
  • 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.