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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
Category

Antique 19th Century American Other Musical Instruments

Materials

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
metal discs as they play. The music box has an upright design with a bail handle at the top and block
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

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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
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Antique Late 19th Century German Musical Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Antique Swiss Made Stella Upright Disc Music Box, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Swiss made upright floor model music box by Stella offers mahogany case with shaped and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Musical Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Oversized Myra Carved Mahogany Grand Upright Console Music Box & 33 Discs c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
*** Large Antique Myra Carved Mahogany Grand Upright Console Music Box with Scroll & Foliate Decoration & 33
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Antique Late 19th Century Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Barware

Materials

Brass

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Located in Madrid, ES
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RARE EUROPEAN MUSIC BOX 19th Century
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By Reuge Ste-Croix, Casa Di Sorrento
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Located in Queens, NY
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Original Antique Grape Vine Carved Black Forest Wood Music Box Needs Service
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Located in New York, NY
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By Peter Carl Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Fabergé Glass Box
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Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
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Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
H 42.92 in W 108.27 in D 61.03 in
Early 20th Century French Tulip Wood and Painted Four-Song Cylinder Music Box
Located in Dallas, TX
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Tulipwood

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Located in Evergreen, CO
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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 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
    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 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.
  • 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.