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Tape Collection - Mint Tinted Cassette - Conceptual Color Music Pop Art
By Heidler
Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
mount and a choice of black or white box frame made professionally in the UK. It is signed and numbered
Category
2010s Pop Art Used Music Boxes
Materials
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
Tape Collection - Pink Tinted Cassette - Conceptual Color Music Pop Art
By Heidler
Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
mount and a choice of black or white box frame made professionally in the UK. It is signed and numbered
Category
2010s Pop Art Used Music Boxes
Materials
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
Tape Collection - Mint Tinted Cassette - Conceptual Color Music Pop Art
By Heidler
Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
mount and a choice of black or white box frame made professionally in the UK. It is signed and numbered
Category
2010s Pop Art Used Music Boxes
Materials
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
Tape Collection - Blank Tape Side A - Conceptual Color Music Art
By Heidler
Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
-mounted to aluminium, presented in a museum board white window mount and a choice of black or white box
Category
2010s Pop Art Used Music Boxes
Materials
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
Tape Collection - Blank Tape Side A - Conceptual Color Music Art
By Heidler
Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
-mounted to aluminium, presented in a museum board white window mount and a choice of black or white box
Category
2010s Pop Art Used Music Boxes
Materials
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
3x Tape Collection - Mint, Pink
Yellow - Conceptual Color Music Pop Art
By Heidler
Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
museum board white window mount and a choice of black or white box frame made professionally in the UK
Category
2010s Pop Art Used Music Boxes
Materials
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
Tape Collection - Blank Tape Side A - Conceptual Color Music Pop Art
By Heidler
Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
mount and a choice of black or white box frame made professionally in the UK. It is signed and numbered
Category
2010s Pop Art Used Music Boxes
Materials
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
Tape Collection - Tinted Oval Window Cassette - Conceptual Color Music Pop Art
By Heidler
Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
mount and a choice of black or white box frame made professionally in the UK. It is signed and numbered
Category
2010s Pop Art Used Music Boxes
Materials
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
Tape Collection - Product of the 80
s - Conceptual Color Music Art
By Heidler
Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
-mounted to aluminium, presented in a museum board white window mount and a choice of black or white box
Category
2010s Pop Art Used Music Boxes
Materials
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
Tape Collection - Product of the 80
s - Conceptual Color Music Pop Art
By Heidler
Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
mount and a choice of black or white box frame made professionally in the UK. It is signed and numbered
Category
2010s Pop Art Used Music Boxes
Materials
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
"The Owl Gameboard NO. 1" Patented by Edward Mikkelson ca 1901
Located in York County, PA
ways. Today Gabel slot machines and music boxes are some of the most valuable and collected.
Why the
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Early 1900s American Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
"Garden Ghost (Dryad)" (2024) By Nadezda, Original Surrealist Oil Portrait
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
"The Left and the Right" (2024) By Nadezda, Original 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
French Couaillet Freres Carriage Clock of Saint-Nicolas-D
Aliermont, Russell
s
By Couaillet Freres
Located in Soquel, CA
watches and music boxes.
By 1877 the company had moved the business once more, this time to Cathedral
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
Vintage
ON THE AIR
Recording Studio Sign Light, 1950s, USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original "On The Air" music recording studio lighted box sign dating from the 1950s. Made by
Category
1950s American Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Graphics Library or Coffee Table Book
Located in New York, NY
, photographs, fashion drawings, sheet-music covers, menus, boxes, fans, labels, invitations - every imaginable
Category
1980s Italian Art Deco Used Music Boxes
Materials
Paper
Joan of Arc Saved France WWI War Savings Stamps Poster, circa 1918
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
music, calendars, decorative boxes, fashion catalogs. But he is best known for his “Joan of Arc” poster
Category
1910s American Used Music Boxes
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
Category
1860s English Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Komet disc music box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful music box box by Komet.
Rare good playing music box
1 disc, diameter 20.8cm.
Category
19th Century German Early Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Steel, Iron, Other, Cut Steel
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
Category
19th Century German Early Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Keywind 6 tune music box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Swiss music box by unknown maker.
The mechanism is wound up by a key and plays 6 melodies as
Category
Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
$1,776
Regina Music Box with Stand
By Regina Music Box Co.
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
An interchangeable disk music box crafted by the Regina Music Box Company of New York. The slightly
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Used Music Boxes
Materials
Walnut
$10,500
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
Category
1890s Swiss Early Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Nicole Freres Mozart music box
By Nicole Frères
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Rare Nicole Frères music box – exclusively playing Mozart
Beautiful Swiss music box by Nicole
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Other Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
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
Category
Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Wooden House Cigarette Holder Music Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage, wooden music box cigarette holder in a whimsical house design. Box is hand wound and
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Piano Music Box, American 20th C
Located in New York, NY
Music box in the form of a miniature model of a baby grand piano com[plete with inaid faux ivory
Category
20th Century Used Music Boxes
Harp music box
Located in New York, NY
Superb harp, music box made by Ward Stetson with original label intact. This magnificent piece is a
Category
20th Century American Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
$1,450
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
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
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
Category
Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
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
Category
Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Nicole Freres 6 tunes mandoline music box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Nicole Frères music box with rare "mandoline setting"
A beautiful and highly collectible Nicole
Category
Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Swiss Inlaid Rosewood Music Box on Stand Circa 1870
Located in Louisville, KY
Swiss Inlaid Rosewood Music Box on Stand, Circa 1870; featuring a lovely marquetry case housing the
Category
19th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
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
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
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
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Music Box with Automatons and Bells made by Karrer
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Large music box with 3 automatons and 10 bells made in about 1875 by Karrer in Teufenthal (Swiss
Category
1870s Swiss Napoleon III Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Framed Intaglio Music Box
Located in Brambleton, VA
Framed Intaglio music box. Intaglio of Mary & Jesus set on black felt and gold framed music box
Category
20th Century Used Music Boxes
Music box with drum, bells and dancing dolls
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Elegant Station Music Box with Sublime Harmony, Drum, 6 Bells, and Dancing Dolls
This refined
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Other Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron, Nickel
Polyphon Mikado Music Box.
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Rare and Elegant Polyphon Mikado Music Box – A Timeless Masterpiece
This stunning Polyphon Mikado
Category
Late 19th Century German Other Used Music Boxes
Materials
Other
$23,094
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
Category
Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
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
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
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
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Adorable 60
s Jewelled Enamel Music Box/ Lighter
Located in North Miami, FL
music box plays "Around the World in 80 Days". Pop open the globe's top to reveal the lighter inside
Category
1960s Japanese Used Music Boxes
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
Zodiac Lighter / Music Box
Located in New York, NY
Lighter enclosed in a globe, half moon finial and Saturn like ring with zodiac symbols, music box
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Cigarette Music Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Rare, vintage wooden cigarette box. Hinged interior features four rows with 9 slots each for
Category
20th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
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
Category
Early 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Symphonion Eroica Music Box.
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Exceptional and Rare Symphonion Music Box.
This stunning and highly rare Symphonion music box is a
Category
Late 19th Century German Other Used Music Boxes
Materials
Other
$26,327
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
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
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
Category
Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Swiss Cylinder Music Box in Inlaid Walnut Case, Eight Tunes
Located in Toronto, ONTARIO
A Swiss music box in a beautifully inlaid walnut case. The music is played by approximately 85
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Sheraton Used Music Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Pink Marble Music Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful pink marble jewelry box with red velvet interior and metal detail. Wind up the bottom and
Category
20th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Marble
Vintage Moorish Spanish Granada Mother of Pearl Inlay Cigarettes Music Box
Located in North Curl Curl, NSW
Vintage Moorish Syrian style cigarette music box inlaid with mother of pearl, bone and ebony
Category
20th Century Spanish Used Music Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
19th Century Swiss Walnut Music Box
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A superb Swiss massive walnut music box on stand by Jacob Freere, with drums and seven butterfly
Category
19th Century British Used Music Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Swiss Eight Air Music Box
Located in Wiltshire, GB
Swiss eight air music box case inlaid in musical instruments
Dimensions:
Height 10" (25cm
Category
19th Century English Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Edwardian Parlour Organ Shaped Music Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful music box that holds cordials and liqueur carafes. There are 5 cordials and 2
Category
Early 20th Century Used Music Boxes
Coin Operated Mechanical Arcade Music Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lovely music box is activated by dropping a coin into the plate - an American nickel works
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
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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
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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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