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Music Box by Nicole Freres playing 4 Tunes
By Nicole Frères
Located in Zonhoven, BE
this early music box plays 4 cheerful melodies on a 20.5cm cylinder as provided on the original
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Music Box by Nicole Freres playing 4 Tunes
Music Box by Nicole Freres playing 4 Tunes

Music Box by Nicole Freres playing 4 Tunes

H 5.71 in W 16.15 in D 7.09 in
Duccommun Girod 6 tune music box with exposed controls
Located in Zonhoven, BE
EEarly and exceptional music box by Ducommun Girod with "exposed contols" Ducommun Girod was one
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Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Duccommun Girod 6 tune music box with exposed controls
Duccommun Girod 6 tune music box with exposed controls

Duccommun Girod 6 tune music box with exposed controls

H 3.75 in W 13.39 in D 4.73 in
Very rare 4 tunes overture music box (attr. to Lecoultre)
By LeCoultre & Cie 1
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Very nice and early overture music box, probably by Lecoultre (alltough unsigned). The key wind
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Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Very rare 4 tunes overture music box (attr. to Lecoultre)
Very rare 4 tunes overture music box (attr. to Lecoultre)

Very rare 4 tunes overture music box (attr. to Lecoultre)

H 6.11 in W 19.1 in D 8.86 in
Antique Swiss Continental Marquetry Inlay Cylinder Music Box by A.V. Bornard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Swiss Continental Marquetry Inlay Cylinder Music Box by A.V. Bornard. Item features
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Swiss Continental Marquetry Inlay Cylinder Music Box by A.V. Bornard
Antique Swiss Continental Marquetry Inlay Cylinder Music Box by A.V. Bornard

Antique Swiss Continental Marquetry Inlay Cylinder Music Box by A.V. Bornard

H 6.5 in W 21 in D 10 in
Music Box by Duccommun Girod playing 2 per Turn of the Cylinder
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Extremely large music box made in 1854 by Duccommun Girod in Switzerland. Duccommun Girod was
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Music Box by Duccommun Girod playing 2 per Turn of the Cylinder
Music Box by Duccommun Girod playing 2 per Turn of the Cylinder

Music Box by Duccommun Girod playing 2 per Turn of the Cylinder

H 6.11 in W 21.26 in D 8.86 in
Music Box by Ducommun Girod playing 8 Tunes in a 2 per turn setting.
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Very early fat cylinder music box. The mechanism has a 2 per turn setting, but plays 1 tune in 2
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Music Box by Ducommun Girod playing 8 Tunes in a 2 per turn setting.
Music Box by Ducommun Girod playing 8 Tunes in a 2 per turn setting.

Music Box by Ducommun Girod playing 8 Tunes in a 2 per turn setting.

H 5.71 in W 16.15 in D 7.09 in
English Victorian Inlaid Music Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian rectangular inlaid music box.  
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Musical Instruments

English Victorian Inlaid Music Box
English Victorian Inlaid Music Box

English Victorian Inlaid Music Box

H 6.25 in W 21 in D 9 in
French Victorian Cigar Holder Music Box
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian black lacquered and bronze trimmed 6 sided cigar holder with music box at base. 52
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

French Victorian Cigar Holder Music Box
French Victorian Cigar Holder Music Box

French Victorian Cigar Holder Music Box

H 11 in W 4 in D 4 in
Miniature Rosewood Swiss Music Box
Located in Norwich, GB
Swiss music box, circa 1890. Rosewood miniature case with satinwood line stringing, the top
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Antique 1880s Swiss Victorian More Clocks

Materials

Rosewood

Miniature Rosewood Swiss Music Box
Miniature Rosewood Swiss Music Box

Miniature Rosewood Swiss Music Box

H 5 in W 14.5 in D 7 in
A fully restored and working late 19 Century Swiss cylinder music box
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fully restored and working Swiss cylinder music box enclosed in a box of polished fruitwood
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

A fully restored and working late 19 Century Swiss cylinder music box
A fully restored and working late 19 Century Swiss cylinder music box

A fully restored and working late 19 Century Swiss cylinder music box

H 6 in W 20 in D 9 in
Antique 6 Bell and Drum Music Box by Charles Lecoultre, c. 1870
Located in London, GB
A magnificent quality six bell and drum cylinder music box made by Charles Lecoultre of Geneva
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Antique 1870s Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique 6 Bell and Drum Music Box by Charles Lecoultre, c. 1870
Antique 6 Bell and Drum Music Box by Charles Lecoultre, c. 1870

Antique 6 Bell and Drum Music Box by Charles Lecoultre, c. 1870

H 9.85 in W 27.96 in D 11.82 in
Antique 6 Bell Fortissimo Music Box by J Manger & Co, c. 1885
Located in London, GB
An excellent-sounding Fortissimo 6 bell antique music box made by J. Manger & Co. of Geneva
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique 6 Bell Fortissimo Music Box by J Manger & Co, c. 1885
Antique 6 Bell Fortissimo Music Box by J Manger & Co, c. 1885

Antique 6 Bell Fortissimo Music Box by J Manger & Co, c. 1885

H 10.63 in W 23.23 in D 12.21 in
19th Century Swiss Cylinder Carved Music Box on a Table by Mermod Freres
By Mermod Frères 1
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 19th century Swiss cylinder carved music box on a table by Mermod Freres. The maker’s
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swiss Cylinder Carved Music Box on a Table by Mermod Freres
19th Century Swiss Cylinder Carved Music Box on a Table by Mermod Freres

19th Century Swiss Cylinder Carved Music Box on a Table by Mermod Freres

H 43 in W 45 in D 21.75 in
Grand Format Four Overture Antique Cylinder Music Box by Nicole Freres, c. 1865
By Nicole Frères
Located in London, GB
A rare and spectacular grand format four overture cylinder music box made by the prestigious firm
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Antique 1860s Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Grand Format Four Overture Antique Cylinder Music Box by Nicole Freres, c. 1865
Grand Format Four Overture Antique Cylinder Music Box by Nicole Freres, c. 1865

Grand Format Four Overture Antique Cylinder Music Box by Nicole Freres, c. 1865

H 11.42 in W 29.34 in D 8.27 in
Antique 6 Bell Music Box with Enamel Bee Strikers by Karrer, c. 1875
Located in London, GB
A lovely quality antique music box made by Karrer of Geneva, Switzerland in c. 1875. The fully
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique 6 Bell Music Box with Enamel Bee Strikers by Karrer, c. 1875
Antique 6 Bell Music Box with Enamel Bee Strikers by Karrer, c. 1875

Antique 6 Bell Music Box with Enamel Bee Strikers by Karrer, c. 1875

H 10.63 in W 20.87 in D 12.6 in

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Victorian Carved Oak Clock and Disk Music Box Combination
Located in West Palm beach, FL
door opens to a disk music box with winder in good working condition. This clocks music box has 20
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Clocks

Victorian Carved Oak Clock and Disk Music Box Combination
Victorian Carved Oak Clock and Disk Music Box Combination

Victorian Carved Oak Clock and Disk Music Box Combination

H 79 in W 20 in D 22 in
A very rare animated German walnut standing disc music box, Kalliope, circa 1895
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This music box has a Jockey automaton has an periferal driven double comb and bells 63.5-cm disc
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Antique 19th Century German Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

A very rare animated German walnut standing disc music box, Kalliope, circa 1895
A very rare animated German walnut standing disc music box, Kalliope, circa 1895

A very rare animated German walnut standing disc music box, Kalliope, circa 1895

H 93.71 in W 33.08 in D 19.69 in
Troubadour disc music box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Troubadour Disc Music Box A beautiful and rare Troubadour disc music box, made in Germany at the
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Antique 19th Century German Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Troubadour disc music box
Troubadour disc music box

Troubadour disc music box

H 7.09 in W 13.39 in D 10.24 in
Small 3 tune music box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Small 3 tune mandoline music box. The wooden case has some central inlay to the top of the lid
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Antique 1890s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Small 3 tune music box
Small 3 tune music box

Small 3 tune music box

H 1.97 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Early 20th Century German Toy Music Box
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century music box An original Victorian music box, made of wood and still plays an
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Vintage 1920s German Late Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century German Toy Music Box
Early 20th Century German Toy Music Box

Early 20th Century German Toy Music Box

H 3.25 in W 4.1 in D 3.2 in
Music Box by Nicole Freres playing Belini
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Rare keywind music box by Nicole Freres. Playing 8 tunes as indicated on the original tunesheet. 7
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Music Box by Nicole Freres playing Belini
Music Box by Nicole Freres playing Belini

Music Box by Nicole Freres playing Belini

H 4.97 in W 20.28 in D 6.11 in
Fad cylinder Music Box playing 2 per Turn
Located in Zonhoven, BE
eautiful, large and early music box. This box has a thick (about 8m diameter) cylinder and plays
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Fad cylinder Music Box playing 2 per Turn
Fad cylinder Music Box playing 2 per Turn

Fad cylinder Music Box playing 2 per Turn

H 5.32 in W 19.1 in D 7.68 in
Music Box with Exposed Controls playing 6 tunes
By LeCoultre & Cie 1
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful, early and rare music box made in the early 19th century. This early music box plays 6
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Music Box with Exposed Controls playing 6 tunes
Music Box with Exposed Controls playing 6 tunes

Music Box with Exposed Controls playing 6 tunes

H 3.55 in W 15.36 in D 4.53 in
Music box on table with 4 interchangeble cylinders
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Rare cylinder music box. The 4 cylinders play 8 tunes as indicated on the original tunesheets. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel

Music box on table with 4 interchangeble cylinders
Music box on table with 4 interchangeble cylinders

Music box on table with 4 interchangeble cylinders

H 35.44 in W 47.64 in D 26.78 in
Music box with 6 bells and 8 melodies.
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Music box with 6 bells and 8 melodies. The mechanism plays 8 melodies noted on 1 cylinder. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Music box with 6 bells and 8 melodies.
Music box with 6 bells and 8 melodies.

Music box with 6 bells and 8 melodies.

H 9.85 in W 22.84 in D 11.42 in
Victorian Regina Double Comb Mahogany Music Box with 10 Discs, circa 1890
By Regina Music Box Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian regina double comb music box offers mahogany paneled case having carved trim
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Victorian Regina Double Comb Mahogany Music Box with 10 Discs, circa 1890
Victorian Regina Double Comb Mahogany Music Box with 10 Discs, circa 1890

Victorian Regina Double Comb Mahogany Music Box with 10 Discs, circa 1890

H 12.75 in W 22.38 in D 21 in
19th century 8 tune music box with 6 bells
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful original music box with 6 bells. This music box plays 6 melodies on a 33cm cylinder as
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

19th century 8 tune music box with 6 bells
19th century 8 tune music box with 6 bells

19th century 8 tune music box with 6 bells

H 9.85 in W 22.84 in D 11.42 in
Forte-Piano Music Box by Mouliné Ainé playing 4 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Rare music box by Mouliné Ainé. This box is made about 1840-1850 and is in great condition. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel

Forte-Piano Music Box by Mouliné Ainé playing 4 Tunes
Forte-Piano Music Box by Mouliné Ainé playing 4 Tunes

Forte-Piano Music Box by Mouliné Ainé playing 4 Tunes

H 5.01 in W 15.16 in D 6.3 in
Thirty Antique Regina Music Box Discs
By Regina Music Box Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique set of 30 Regina music box discs, 15.25" diameter, 20th century Measures - 15.25
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Musical Instruments

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Metal

Thirty Antique Regina Music Box Discs
Thirty Antique Regina Music Box Discs

Thirty Antique Regina Music Box Discs

H 15.25 in Dm 15.25 in
Music box stand with 4 interchangeble cylinders in seperate case
Located in Zonhoven, BE
case) play the melodies as provided on the original melody card. The music box has a 'sublime harmony
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Music box stand with 4 interchangeble cylinders in seperate case
Music box stand with 4 interchangeble cylinders in seperate case

Music box stand with 4 interchangeble cylinders in seperate case

H 39.38 in W 37.01 in D 18.51 in
19th century 10 tune music box with drum and bells
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Exposed drum and bells music box. Playing 10 tunes as indicated on the original tunesheet. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel

19th century 10 tune music box with drum and bells
19th century 10 tune music box with drum and bells

19th century 10 tune music box with drum and bells

H 10.63 in W 24.02 in D 12.21 in
Music Box with Exposed Controls and Sectional Comb by Ducommun Girod
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Early and exceptional music box by Ducommun Girod with "exposed contols" Ducommun Girod was one of
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Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Music Box with Exposed Controls and Sectional Comb by Ducommun Girod
Music Box with Exposed Controls and Sectional Comb by Ducommun Girod

Music Box with Exposed Controls and Sectional Comb by Ducommun Girod

H 3.55 in W 12.01 in D 4.14 in
Music Box with Exposed Controls playing 6 tune probably by Lecoultre
By LeCoultre & Cie 1
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful, early and rare music box probably made by Lecoultre in the early 19th century. This
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Music Box with Exposed Controls playing 6 tune probably by Lecoultre
Music Box with Exposed Controls playing 6 tune probably by Lecoultre

Music Box with Exposed Controls playing 6 tune probably by Lecoultre

H 5.01 in W 15.16 in D 6.3 in
19th century 10 tune music box with 6 bells by Paillard
By M. J. Paillard & Co.
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Very beautiful bells in vue music box by Paillard. Paillard is one of the well known makers of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel

19th century 10 tune music box with 6 bells by Paillard
19th century 10 tune music box with 6 bells by Paillard

19th century 10 tune music box with 6 bells by Paillard

H 11.23 in W 21.66 in D 12.21 in
Etouffoirs En Acier Antique Cylinder Music Box 4 Melodies Geneva Swiss Ca 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Cylinder Music Bo in Wooden Cassette: 'Etouffoirs En Acier Soit À Spiraux' spring-loaded roller
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Antique 1890s Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Etouffoirs En Acier Antique Cylinder Music Box 4 Melodies Geneva Swiss Ca 1900
Etouffoirs En Acier Antique Cylinder Music Box 4 Melodies Geneva Swiss Ca 1900

Etouffoirs En Acier Antique Cylinder Music Box 4 Melodies Geneva Swiss Ca 1900

H 4.93 in W 10.24 in D 7.09 in
Antique Eastlake Carved Mahogany Regina Music Box Table with Paw Feet
By Regina Music Box Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Eastlake Regina music box table features carved mahogany construction with faceted top
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20th Century American Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Eastlake Carved Mahogany Regina Music Box Table with Paw Feet
Antique Eastlake Carved Mahogany Regina Music Box Table with Paw Feet

Antique Eastlake Carved Mahogany Regina Music Box Table with Paw Feet

H 29 in W 31 in D 27 in
Antique Oak Regina Table Top Music Box with Six Discs 19th C
By Regina Music Box Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique music box by Regina offers quarter sawn oak case having carved rope twist trim, maker
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique Oak Regina Table Top Music Box with Six Discs 19th C
Antique Oak Regina Table Top Music Box with Six Discs 19th C

Antique Oak Regina Table Top Music Box with Six Discs 19th C

H 12.5 in W 26 in D 18.75 in
Regina Music Box
Located in Petaluma, CA
Regina Music Boxes were the Cadillac of all music boxes. Throw out your iPod, your stereo, your
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Musical Instruments

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Metal

Regina Music Box
Regina Music Box

Regina Music Box

H 46 in W 24 in D 22 in
Sublime Harmonie Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
A captivating and exceptionally engineered Swiss Sublime Harmonie six cylinder music box with
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Sublime Harmonie Music Box
Sublime Harmonie Music Box

Sublime Harmonie Music Box

H 41.5 in W 55 in D 29.88 in
Antique Victorian Novelty Photo Album or Postcard Book with Music Box, 1892
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian novelty piece features leather bound postcard book with interior music box, dated
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Musical Instruments

Antique Victorian Novelty Photo Album or Postcard Book with Music Box, 1892
Antique Victorian Novelty Photo Album or Postcard Book with Music Box, 1892

Antique Victorian Novelty Photo Album or Postcard Book with Music Box, 1892

H 2.5 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
Olympia Music Box in Oak Case
Located in Petaluma, CA
If you have never heard an American music box that plays discs, you don't know what you are missing
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Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Nickel

Olympia Music Box in Oak Case
Olympia Music Box in Oak Case

Olympia Music Box in Oak Case

H 13 in W 22 in D 20 in
Antique Victorian 10 Aires BH&A 3 Bells Music Box Swiss Movement 19th Century
By Barnett Henry Abrahams
Located in London, GB
This is a truly magnificent antique Victorian walnut cylinder bells-in-view music box by the
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian 10 Aires BH&A 3 Bells Music Box Swiss Movement 19th Century
Antique Victorian 10 Aires BH&A 3 Bells Music Box Swiss Movement 19th Century

Antique Victorian 10 Aires BH&A 3 Bells Music Box Swiss Movement 19th Century

H 8.67 in W 18.51 in D 10.83 in
Sèvres Porcelain-Mounted Bird Cage Music Box
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New Orleans, LA
A mechanical bird sings in its gilded cage in this exceptionally rare French automaton. Combining outstanding artistry with mechanical genius, the gilt brass cage is mounted with han...
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Sèvres Porcelain-Mounted Bird Cage Music Box
Sèvres Porcelain-Mounted Bird Cage Music Box

Sèvres Porcelain-Mounted Bird Cage Music Box

H 18.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Antique 6 Drum & Bell Music Box by George Bendon, c. 1880
Located in London, GB
A fine quality antique music box made by George Bendon of Geneva, Switzerland in c. 1880. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique 6 Drum & Bell Music Box by George Bendon, c. 1880
Antique 6 Drum & Bell Music Box by George Bendon, c. 1880

Antique 6 Drum & Bell Music Box by George Bendon, c. 1880

H 10.24 in W 22.84 in D 12.6 in
Antique Deluxe Model Walnut Marquetry Polyphon Single Comb Music Box, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Deluxe Model Polyphon single comb music box offers a walnut case with bookmatched and
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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique Deluxe Model Walnut Marquetry Polyphon Single Comb Music Box, circa 1890
Antique Deluxe Model Walnut Marquetry Polyphon Single Comb Music Box, circa 1890

Antique Deluxe Model Walnut Marquetry Polyphon Single Comb Music Box, circa 1890

H 14 in W 24 in D 20 in
Swiss Music Box with Ten Airs Drums and Bells Finely Inlaid Marquetry circa 1880
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine quality Swiss 10 Air Music box, dating to circa 1880. The mechanical mechanism
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Steel

Swiss Music Box with Ten Airs Drums and Bells Finely Inlaid Marquetry circa 1880
Swiss Music Box with Ten Airs Drums and Bells Finely Inlaid Marquetry circa 1880

Swiss Music Box with Ten Airs Drums and Bells Finely Inlaid Marquetry circa 1880

H 10 in W 21.5 in L 10 in
Symphonium Music Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a rectangular wood music box that play music with a flat disk that is read by a comb after
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Antique 19th Century German Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Symphonium Music Box
Symphonium Music Box

Symphonium Music Box

H 8 in W 11.75 in D 10 in
Cylinder Music Box, circa 1880
Located in Evergreen, CO
stringing border are featured on the lid of this beautiful music box. The sides of the box are grain-painted
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Cylinder Music Box, circa 1880
Cylinder Music Box, circa 1880

Cylinder Music Box, circa 1880

H 5.75 in W 22.75 in D 8.5 in
UNTESTED ANTIQUE GERMAN SYMPHONION MUSIC BOX WITH MULTIPLE DISCS MUSICAL COLLECt
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rather interesting untested Antique German Symphonion music
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Antique 19th Century German Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

UNTESTED ANTIQUE GERMAN SYMPHONION MUSIC BOX WITH MULTIPLE DISCS MUSICAL COLLECt
UNTESTED ANTIQUE GERMAN SYMPHONION MUSIC BOX WITH MULTIPLE DISCS MUSICAL COLLECt

UNTESTED ANTIQUE GERMAN SYMPHONION MUSIC BOX WITH MULTIPLE DISCS MUSICAL COLLECt

H 5.91 in W 12.8 in D 7.49 in
Huntley & Palmers Biscuit Tin "The Music Room"
By Huntley & Palmers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
The Music Room, an elegant Victorian cartouche form. Huntley & Palmers biscuit tin. 6 1/2"w., 4 3/4
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Huntley & Palmers Biscuit Tin "The Music Room"
Huntley & Palmers Biscuit Tin "The Music Room"

Huntley & Palmers Biscuit Tin "The Music Room"

H 2 in W 6.5 in D 4.75 in
Interchangable Cylinder Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This captivating and exceptionally engineered Swiss interchangable cylinder music box is
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Interchangable Cylinder Music Box
Interchangable Cylinder Music Box

Interchangable Cylinder Music Box

H 29.75 in W 44 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Swiss Music Box
Located in Savannah, GA
Walnut case with inlay band crank Swiss music box featuring eight airs. The hinged lid opens to
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swiss Music Box
19th Century Swiss Music Box

19th Century Swiss Music Box

H 5 in W 17.5 in D 8.5 in
Antique Mahogany Satinwood Inlaid Marquetry Regina Music Box Stand, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian Regina music box stand offers flame mahogany construction with top having
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Mahogany Satinwood Inlaid Marquetry Regina Music Box Stand, circa 1900
Antique Mahogany Satinwood Inlaid Marquetry Regina Music Box Stand, circa 1900

Antique Mahogany Satinwood Inlaid Marquetry Regina Music Box Stand, circa 1900

H 30.5 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
Antique French 8 Song Music Box, Pap Leon Hecker & Cie, Paris. Late 19th Century
Located in Victoria, BC
An antique French music box. The music box itself is a work of art and a joy to watch when its
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Antique 19th Century French Late Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique French 8 Song Music Box, Pap Leon Hecker & Cie, Paris. Late 19th Century
Antique French 8 Song Music Box, Pap Leon Hecker & Cie, Paris. Late 19th Century

Antique French 8 Song Music Box, Pap Leon Hecker & Cie, Paris. Late 19th Century

H 7 in W 18 in D 8.25 in
Swiss Music Box with Ten Airs Drums and Bells Finely Inlaid Marquetry circa 1880
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine quality Swiss 10 Air Music box, dating to circa 1880. The mechanical mechanism is
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Steel

Swiss Music Box with Ten Airs Drums and Bells Finely Inlaid Marquetry circa 1880
Swiss Music Box with Ten Airs Drums and Bells Finely Inlaid Marquetry circa 1880

Swiss Music Box with Ten Airs Drums and Bells Finely Inlaid Marquetry circa 1880

H 10 in W 21.5 in D 12.38 in
Antique German Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Automaton by Karl Griesbaum 1930
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique singing bird in a cage automaton, Karl Griesbaum, circa 1930. A feathered single bird sings its various bird song calls while moving its tail and opening it's beak in...
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Vintage 1930s German Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique German Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Automaton by Karl Griesbaum 1930
Antique German Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Automaton by Karl Griesbaum 1930

Antique German Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Automaton by Karl Griesbaum 1930

H 12 in Dm 6.5 in
Antique English Victorian Snuff Box with Music Teacher Presentation
By Frederick Marson
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Classical sterling silver snuff box. Made by Frederick Marson in Birmingham in 1860
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Victorian Snuff Box with Music Teacher Presentation
Antique English Victorian Snuff Box with Music Teacher Presentation

Antique English Victorian Snuff Box with Music Teacher Presentation

H 0.75 in W 3.13 in D 2.13 in
Victorian Swiss 8 Air Music Box in Rosewood
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
Victorian Swiss 8 air music box in rosewood. A fabulous rosewood and ebonized fruitwood music box
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Swiss 8 Air Music Box in Rosewood
Victorian Swiss 8 Air Music Box in Rosewood

Victorian Swiss 8 Air Music Box in Rosewood

H 5.52 in W 16.93 in D 7.88 in
Swiss Eight Air Music Box
Located in Wiltshire, GB
Swiss eight air music box case inlaid in musical instruments Dimensions: Height 10" (25cm
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Swiss Eight Air Music Box
Swiss Eight Air Music Box

Swiss Eight Air Music Box

H 10 in W 22.5 in D 11 in
Rare Swiss Cylinder Music Box with Animation and Bells
By Baptiste-Antoine Brémond 1
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This wonderful music box is a cylinder style with raised pins. As the cylinder revolves, the pins
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Antique 1880s Swiss Victorian More Furniture and Collectibles

Rare Swiss Cylinder Music Box with Animation and Bells
Rare Swiss Cylinder Music Box with Animation and Bells

Rare Swiss Cylinder Music Box with Animation and Bells

H 9.5 in W 22 in D 12.5 in
Singing Bird Music Box
Located in Stamford, CT
A sterling silver and enamel singing bird box automaton probably crafted in Eschle, German around
Category

Vintage 1960s German Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Singing Bird Music Box
Singing Bird Music Box

Singing Bird Music Box

H 2 in W 5 in D 3.5 in

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H 14.97 in W 19.3 in D 8.67 in
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Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Swiss silver-gilt musical snuff box was crafted by the famed François Nicole. At first glance, the diminutive piece appears to simply be an exquisite 19th-century sn...
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Materials

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H 1 in W 3.44 in D 2.13 in
Swiss Gold Musical Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
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 ...
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Materials

Gold

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Swiss Gold Musical Snuff Box

H 0.88 in W 3.25 in D 2 in
Nicole Frères. Mystique de Genève. A Wonderful Music Box with Six Calming Tunes.
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Located in London, GB
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Materials

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H 4 in W 16 in D 5 in
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Located in New Orleans, LA
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Materials

Satinwood

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Mandolin Singing Bird Automaton Music Box

H 14 in W 30 in D 15 in
Swiss Enamel And Gold Musical Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Swiss Enamel And Gold Musical Snuff Box

Swiss Enamel And Gold Musical Snuff Box

H 0.5 in W 1.63 in D 1.38 in
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By Tiffany Studios
Located in London, GB
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Materials

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'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios
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Located in Charleston, SC
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H 9.25 in W 20.5 in D 10.25 in
Swiss Station Cylinder Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Brass

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Swiss Station Cylinder Music Box

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H 31.5 in W 33.13 in D 16.88 in
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By Mermod Frères 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Materials

Walnut

Mermod Fréres Station Cylinder Music Box
Mermod Fréres Station Cylinder Music Box

Mermod Fréres Station Cylinder Music Box

H 78 in W 44 in D 19 in
Height Airs Swiss Cylinder Music Box, circa 1880
Located in Marseille, FR
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Category

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Height Airs Swiss Cylinder Music Box, circa 1880

Height Airs Swiss Cylinder Music Box, circa 1880

H 9.85 in W 25.6 in D 13 in
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Victorian Music Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal victorian music box for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every victorian music box was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect victorian music box — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each victorian music box bearing Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one victorian music box that is appealing in its simplicity, but Regina Music Box Co. and Sèvres produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Victorian Music Box?

The average selling price for a victorian music box at 1stDibs is $3,853, while they’re typically $265 on the low end and $98,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Victorian Music Box
  • 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.

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