Swiss NEMA Cipher Machine

A triumph of ingenuity and craftsmanship, this Swiss cipher machine is a fabulous example of mechanical precision. Cipher machines are used to encrypt a...

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Tiny dancers twirl to the melodious tunes produced by this Swiss station cylinder music box. The cylinder is joined by a drum and bells that give richness and depth to the wonderful music the box creates. Music boxes were at the height of fashion in the late 19th century and served as a status symbol for the European gentry. Switzerland was the birthplace of cylinder music boxes and home to the great majority of the most renowned manufacturers. This example, in its finely crafted English walnut case, boasts two combs, allowing the box to play in harmony for a richer, more complex song. This particular style, commonly referred to as a “station” or “showcase” box, was used to entertain guests in hotel lobbies, train stations and other similar public places, and as such would have been coin-operated. This example, however, does not accept coins. This, combined with its overall quality, complexity and beauty, indicates it was made for a private household of significant means. Today, these ingenious musical masterpieces are highly sought-after by collectors of musical automata...

This special and important Swiss gold music box is chased and engraved with a set of musical instruments surrounded by elaborate swirls of ornate foliage. Embossed with a delightful braided gold design, the two-compartment box features an exquisite oval agate key, which opens a recessed lock in the base of the box. Such a box would have been a prized possession and would have been able to fit neatly into a gentleman’s waistcoat pocket. Ingenious miniature portable devices, musical snuff boxes...

This is a National Sewing Machine Co. B. Eldredge Sewing Machine. It depicts two arcs shaped sewing machine painted black. It is adorned at its round base with a gold oval plaque tha...

Original US film poster for the 1969 documentary following a group of surfers. This film starred Skip Frye, Mike Purpus and Steve Bigler. It was directed by ...

Collectible Antique Narragansett Machine Company Forearm Exercise Machine is constructed of wood and iron. To operate, one merely turns the grip in different directions to engage dif...

Antique wall-mounted cast iron gym exercise machine. This early exercise device, designed for shoulder and arm workouts, features sturdy wooden mounting panels and durable cast iron pulleys. The top wooden panel bears a decal from the Narragansett Machine Company, highlighting its historical craftsmanship. A unique and functional piece, it makes a fantastic addition to any home gym or vintage fitness...