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THORENS 1953 Masterpiece Pocket Petrol Lighter In Chromed Steel
By Thorens
Located in Miami, FL
, Switzerland. Initially, the company crafted phonographs, music boxes, and lighters, setting the stage for a
Category
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
"Brothers Dracula" (2024) By Nadezda, Original Surrealist Oil Portrait Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Contemporary Art, Berlin, Germany
March 2019 Femme, Spoke Art + Juxtapoz, NY
January 2019 Music Box // Haven
Category
2010s Surrealist Used Music Boxes
Materials
Oil, Panel
Man w Gun "Sleuth" Original Ink Drawing Theater Film Caricature Illustration Art
Located in Surfside, FL
on November 12, 1970, at the Music Box Theatre, where it ran for 1,222 performances. Anthony Quayle
Category
20th Century American Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
India Ink, Archival Paper
"Joan of Arc Saved France" WWI Poster by Haskell Coffin, circa 1918
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
portrayer of American beauty and the so-called "Coffin girl" could be found on note cards, sheet music
Category
1810s Used Music Boxes
"Joan of Arc Saved France" WWI Poster by Haskell Coffin, circa 1918
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
portrayer of American beauty and the so-called "Coffin girl" could be found on note cards, sheet music
Category
1910s American Used Music Boxes
"Joan of Arc Saved France" by Haskell Coffin, Antique WWI Poster, 1918
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
found on note cards, sheet music, calendars, decorative boxes, fashion catalogs. However, Coffin is best
Category
Early 20th Century American Used Music Boxes
Materials
Paper
Antique Swiss Music Box
Located in Petaluma, CA
This handsome music box plays eight different songs beautifully. The box itself has some lovely
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Belle Époque Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$1,800
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
Category
19th Century German Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th Century Antique Music Box
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this music box in a wooden, rectangular case with a beautiful intarsia on the lid
Category
Late 19th Century European Used Music Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
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
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Alhambra Handmade Music Box by Victor Moleroa
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handmade music box by Victor Molero, handcrafted in Granada, the box represent the Alhambra with
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Moorish Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood
Japanese 9 Drawer Jewelry /Storage Music Box
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-651 Japanese wood storage box with velvet lined drawers,
Music box on bottom.
Category
1950s Used Music Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Footed Wooden Jewelry Music Box Made in Italy
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant large footed wooden music box with top finely hand painted with foliages.
Upon opening
Category
1950s Italian Moorish Used Music Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
Jewelry Music Box Made in Italy by Reuge
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant footed wooden music box with top finely hand painted and inlaid with foliages floral decor
Category
1950s Italian Moorish Used Music Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
Spanish Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Music Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Spanish Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Music Box.
Spanish inlaid Marquetry music box, cigarette box
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Used Music Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
Footed Wooden Music Box Made in Italy
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant footed wooden music box with top finely hand-painted with foliages and birds.
Upon opening
Category
1950s Italian Moorish Used Music Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
Footed Wooden Jewelry Music Box Made in Italy
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant footed wooden music box in thuya wood.
Thuya tree is famous for rich gold and brown shades
Category
1950s Italian Moorish Used Music Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
Miniature Swiss Chalet Music Box Easy, 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Miniature Swiss chalet music box easy, 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century European Used Music Boxes
Cobalt Blue Jewelry Music Box, Made in Italy
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant large handcrafted footed wooden music box in thuya wood hand painted.
Thuya tree is famous
Category
1950s Italian Bohemian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
Singing Bird Music Box by Karl Griesbaum Germany
Located in Long Island City, NY
A mid-century gilt brass wind-up music box. The piece is decorated with ornamental filigree. A lid
Category
20th Century Austrian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
Footed Blue Wooden Jewelry Music Box Made in Italy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant large footed blue color wooden music box with top finely hand painted and inlaid with
Category
1950s Italian Moorish Used Music Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
Miniature Mid-Century Modern Dresser Jewelry Music Box
Located in Miami, FL
Amazing vintage jewelry music box in the form of a mini wood triple dresser with brass drawer pulls
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass, Foil
Peter Norton / Christian Marclay Christmas Project Music Box, circa 2005
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Norton / Christian Marclay Christmas project music box, circa 2005
Measures: 5" wide x 4
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Interchangable Cylinder Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This captivating and exceptionally engineered Swiss interchangable cylinder music box is
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19th Century Swiss Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
Norman Rockwell Young Love Walking to School Music Box
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rockwell American,( 1894–1978).
Love Makes the World Go Around music box, square shape, green painted wood
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Japanese Vintage Silk Covered Jewlery /Music Box 1950
s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1574 Vintage Japanese Fabric covered wood jewlery /music box
Make Made in Japan
Music mechanism in
Category
1950s Asian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Textile, Boxwood
Swiss Mechanical Burr Walnut Music Box with 4 Airs
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good quality antique Swiss made burr walnut veneered mechanical music box playing 4 airs dating
Category
19th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Austrian Gilt Metal and Enamel Dutch Windmill Jewelry Music Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This windmill music box depicts different hand painted enamel panels of romantic courting couples
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Used Music Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Swiss Polyphone Cylinder Music Box with 8 Tunes
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique 8-tunes cylinder music box. One separate tune can be played or all eight in a loop. All
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Napoleon III Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
Small "Isle of Capri" Music Box by Reuge of Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous small "Isle of Capri" music box by Reuge of Italy, circa 1970s. The box is in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique 1920-1930 Swiss Six-Tune Cylinder Music Box Rosewood
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique 1920-1930s Swiss six-tune cylinder music box rosewood in working condition, what a
Category
1920s Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century 12 Tune Cylinder Music Box Inlaid Case Works Great
Located in Bradenton, FL
Fine quality Swiss 24" cylinder, 12 tune music box. Fine quality sound. Works perfectly has a
Category
19th Century Swiss Belle Époque Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Egg “music box” mechanism by the Swiss Maison Reuge Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Egg “music box” is in 925/1000 sterling silver.
Egg “music box” has fired enamels on guilloché
Category
1960s Italian Empire Used Music Boxes
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Swiss Chalet Bar Set with Music Box
Located in Charleston, SC
activates the music box positioned in lower body of the house. These were made for the export market in the
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Vintage Syrian Sadeli Mother of Pearl Inlay Cigarettes Music Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Syrian cigarette music box inlaid with mother of pearl, ivory and ebony.
Handcrafted very
Category
Mid-20th Century Syrian Islamic Used Music Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Brass Rocking Horse Music Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A brass rocking horse with a music box attached to the base. The piece is well designed and a very
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
Vintage Reuge Romance Music Box, with Flacon, "The Emperor Waltz"
Located in Berlin, DE
Once you wind the music box, by pressing a button at the base, The music begins to play
Category
20th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Small Antique Music Box, French, Beech, Jewellery Tray, Edwardian, Circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique music box. A French, beech jewellery tray with carved detail, dating to the
Category
Early 20th Century French Used Music Boxes
Materials
Beech
19th Century French Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Make Up Music Box
Located in Dallas, TX
silver leaf accents. Inside, is a music box in working condition, complete with a mirror and compartments
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Used Music Boxes
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
French 19th Century Ornate Music Box
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century ornate music box, no longer working.
Category
19th Century French Used Music Boxes
Materials
Gold, Metal
Bohemian Gold Piano Music Box Pendant
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Bohemian Piano Music Box Pendant is ornately decorated with colored glass in shades of
Category
1960s Indian Anglo-Indian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage Moorish Spanish Granada Mother of Pearl Inlay Cigarettes Music Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moorish Syrian style cigarette music box inlaid with mother of pearl, bone and ebony
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Islamic Used Music Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Regina "the Olympia" Music Box with 6 Discs, circa 1890
By Regina Music Box Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique "The Olympia" music box by Regina features quarter sawn oak case with lake scene print
Category
19th Century American Used Music Boxes
Materials
Oak
Vintage Rotating Figural Silverplate Hava Nagila Music Box Judaica Fiddler
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage silver plate abstract expressionist music box topped with a Jewish fiddler and dancers
Category
Late 20th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Category
19th Century German Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Rare Palais Royal Ormolu + Mother of Pearl Music Box / Jewel Box
By Palais Royal
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A rare and unusual Palais Royal gilded ormolu and Mother of Pearl music box, in the form of a
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Used Music Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
Rare Midcentury Elephant Music Box from Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully gilded metal with patina music box in the shape of an elephant. This unique music box
Category
1950s Japanese Chinoiserie Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
RARE Hermes Keychain music box Golden Metal
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermes Keychain
Also acts as a music box !
Wind-up the mecanic key
Category
20th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
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
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century Black Forest Music Box
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Swiss cylinder music box . 21 1/2" cylinder playing 12 tunes. Housed in a Black Forest carved
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Used Music Boxes
Materials
Other
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Period Marquetry Cigar Box, Music Box
Located in Fayetteville, AR
opened, it also functions as a music box and displays three compartments for cigars to be kept. c. 1860.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze
A small French music box, 19th c
Located in Stockholm, SE
A small music box where the top has a motive of Palais de l`Industrie in Paris. The building was
Category
Mid-19th Century French Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bone
Amazing Antique Gold Music Box Fob
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rare Georgian 18K chased gold fob that also plays a tune. The music box is turned on by moving a
Category
1820s British Georgian Used Music Boxes
Materials
18k Gold
Carousel Cigar Box, Spinning Music Box Modeled As A Black And Gold Pagoda
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This vintage mid century cigar caddy carousel with music box is absolutely amazing. It features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass, Steel
English Faux Croc Golf Bag Music Box Decanter
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
English faux croc golf bag decanter and music box.
This cool mid-century glass decanter in the
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
Wall Clock with Working Music Box, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Carved wooden wall clock with metal disc music box, 19th century.
Clock divided into two parts
Category
19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Used Music Boxes
Materials
Other
19th Century French Twelve-Cigar Holder Box with Brass Mounts and Music Box
Located in Dallas, TX
brass beads. Inside each door, there are brass mounts which can hold up to three cigars. The music box
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
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Used Music Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of used music boxes for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct used music boxes — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Used music boxes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Used music boxes bearing Victorian or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Reuge Ste-Croix, Regina Music Box Co. and Aldo Tura each produced beautiful used music boxes that are worth considering.
How Much are Used Music Boxes?
Used music boxes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,995, while the lowest priced sells for $159 and the highest can go for as much as $128,500.
Questions About Used Music Boxes
- Are music boxes rare?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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, 2022The 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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, 2021Regina 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, 2022The 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.
- What is a patch box used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A patch box is a small decorative storage container made out of wood, porcelain, metal or another material. When first made during the 18th century, patch boxes held beauty patches used to cover acne breakouts and other skin imperfections. Today, people use them as small keepsake boxes and decorative objects. On 1stDibs, shop a range of patch boxes.
- When were hat boxes used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Hat boxes rose to prominence in the 1800s, and they continue to be used today for storing and transporting important headwear. Shop a large collection of vintage and contemporary hat boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a snuff box used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A snuff box is a small, decorated box used to store snuff ( scented, powdered tobacco). Snuff boxes come in two sizes: small pocket boxes and larger communal boxes for use at the table. Pocket boxes are often designed to retain a little amount of snuff for immediate use and are designed to hold a day or two's worth of snuff. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage snuff boxes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A vinaigrette box was an ornate box with a decorative interior grille, and was used to house a sponge soaked in aromatic vinegars. You can shop a collection of vinaigrette boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are octagon boxes used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An octagon box was a small ornamental box designed to hold trinkets and jewelry. It’s primary use is storage and functionality. You’ll find a variety of antique and contemporary octagon boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can use a wide range of items as a keepsake box. Decorative boxes made of wood, metal, bone, brass and other materials can all hold keepsakes. The size of what you wish to store will help to determine which box is right for your needs. If you plan to stow delicate items inside, consider a box with velvet or satin lining. You'll find a variety of keepsake boxes on 1stDibs.
- What color box does Cartier use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cartier typically uses red boxes. Older pieces came in dark burgundy boxes with gold trim and lettering. Today, Cartier boxes are a brighter deep red color, but still show the brand name in gold foil. Shop a variety of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, although whether or not a cigar box can be used as a humidor depends on its design. Only cigar boxes that seal well and are crafted entirely out of wood and lined with cedar should be used as humidors. You will also need to add a humidification device to the box to preserve the freshness of your cigars. On 1stDibs, find a collection of humidors.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A dough box table, also known as a bread table, was designed for making bread. The dough is placed in the wooden box to allow it to rise, then when the dough is ready to be kneaded, it can be finished on the flat top. Shop a collection of vintage dough box tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Omega started using wooden boxes in 1999. Originally, only the luxury watchmaker's Co-Axial timepieces came in the packaging. In 2015, Omega began presenting Seamaster and Aqua Terra Series watches in wood boxes as well. Shop a large collection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Louis Vuitton stopped using brown boxes in 2016. At that time, the brand began packaging handbags and accessories in saffron yellow boxes with cobalt blue ribbons and handles. Shop a collection of Louis Vuitton from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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