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Italian Jewelry Music Footed Box Reuge Ste-Croix Love Story Hollywood Regency
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1970s vintage reuge wood music box Italian inlaid marquetry jewelry box
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano
Located in London, GB
This charming antique silver musical box features a singing bird, which appears from an opening
Category
19th Century German Used Music Boxes
Materials
Silver
Jar Cookies Musical Biscuiter Music Box French Vintage Candy Dish Biscuit Bowl
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage musical cookie jar sugar bowl, bonbonniere, candy bowl, biscuit maker "Leaves", glass, brass, Art Nouveau, France, 1970s.
The bonbonniere or biscuit jar is very elegant and ...
Category
1970s French Art Nouveau Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
"Music Box" Decorated Graffiti Street Art Acrylic Spray Paint and Ink on Canvas
By LA II (Angel Ortiz)
Located in New York, NY
calligraphy surrounding them. This piece depicts an abstract composition with music notes and calligraphy
Category
2010s Pop Art Used Music Boxes
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Miniature Music and Jewelery Box, Asprey London, Movement by Reuge, Switzerland
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Norwich, GB
Music and jewelery box, Asprey London.
Movement by Reuge, Switzerland.
Miniature jewellery and
Category
1970s English Used Music Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
19th Century Swiss Other Used Music Boxes
Materials
Gold
$34,500
Stunning Original Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Wood Cigar Box Humidor House
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
musical Cigar box Humidor with built in music box
A very good looking and well made piece, it is hand
Category
1880s Swiss Black Forest Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Swiss 8 Air Gonçalo Alves Musical Box 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Swiss 8 airs Gonçalo Alves cylinder music box, manufactured by Qualite
Category
1870s Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Wooden Cigar Carrousel with Music
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
.
At the bottom is a small music box, this plays a sweet tune.
The cigar carousel is in good condition
Category
1880s French Napoleon III Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
"Try to Remember" Musical Jewelry Box by Reuge of Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous "Try to Remember" musical jewelry box by Reuge of Italy, circa 1970s. The box is in very
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swiss 18K Gold Pearl Set
Enamel Musical Box, Remond c.1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Music box’s sound recording available on request
Antique early-19th Century Exceptional Swiss 18k
Category
19th Century Swiss Other Used Music Boxes
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box
By Palais Royal
Located in Northampton, GB
Internal Music Box Playing Two Aires
From our Writing Box collection, we are delighted to bring
Category
Early 19th Century French Used Music Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
Ceramic Sheet Music Form Decorative Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Ceramic bundled sheet music form decorative box.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Swiss Enamel And Gold Musical Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
of all music box production in the 19th century.
Inscribed under lid "To my Mother / Long may the
Category
19th Century Swiss Other Used Music Boxes
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Music Play Box, Around 1960s, Made in Switzerland
Located in Wien, AT
Music play box, around 1960s, made in Switzerland.
Wood inlays.
Plays " Love story " Music
Hight
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Rare Antique Miniature BOX Hand-Painted Multi Music Figure Jewlery Box Gold
Located in Wembley, GB
This is a finely hand-painted West Asian miniature artwork on a ceramic/porcelain box, probably
Category
Early 1900s West Asian Hollywood Regency Used Music Boxes
Materials
Marble, Gold
$2,343 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Antique Hand-Painted Miniature BOX Multi Music Figure Jewlery Box Gold
Located in Wembley, GB
This is a finely hand-painted West Asian miniature artwork on a ceramic/porcelain box, probably
Category
Early 1900s West Asian Hollywood Regency Used Music Boxes
Materials
Marble, Gold
Silver-Gilt Musical Snuff Box by François Nicole
Located in New Orleans, LA
and popularity of all music box production in the 19th century.
Comb stamped "F. NICOLE"
Circa
Category
19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Used Music Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique English Circa 1900 Flame Mahogany Maple
Co. Ltd. Jewelry Box (RL)
By Maple
Co.
Located in Centennial, CO
. There is a winding mechanism on the underside of the box indicating it was a music box but it no longer
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
Edward F. Caldwell Neoclassical Style Silvered Bronze Box, Angels, Music Motifs
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Fine and unusual signed Edward F. Caldwell & Co. Neoclassical style silvered bronze box depicting a
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Large French Black Forest Wood Music instruments Box, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Black Forest wood box, circa 1900.
11.8 by 7.3 inches , H / 5.3 inches.
Music
Category
1890s French Black Forest Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th century English Music Jewelry Box with Swiss Mechanic System
Located in MILL, NL
music playing when opened.
This is an English jewellery box from ca. 1820-1860. With Swiss mechanism
Category
19th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Salimbeni Box with Swiss Musical Mechanism by Maison Reuge Art Deco Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round box with Swiss musical mechanism (music box) by Maison Reuge. In 925/1000 sterling silver
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Used Music Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage Rare 14KT Yellow Gold Hand-Wind Music Heart Box Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rare 14KT Yellow Gold Hand-Wind Music Heart Box Pendant. This exquisite piece is adorned
Category
1970s American Contemporary Used Music Boxes
Materials
Yellow Gold
Playing music maple cigarettes box vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Height open: 15cm
Hand polished
Category
1950s Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood, Maple
Black Forest Music Chair
Located in New York, NY
opens to reveal a fitted interior for what once housed the music box.
Category
19th Century Used Music Boxes
$4,500
Cylinder Musical Box
Located in Cheshire, GB
Swis music box with original tune sheet, cylinder, comb and the brass bed plate, within a rosewood
Category
Late 19th Century French Used Music Boxes
Materials
Walnut
$2,196 Sale Price
46% Off
Mid-Century Knight Helmet Form Musical Box Hidden Bar Serving Decanter Set
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
, the music box is activated and plays “How Dry Am I?” What a delight, and a fantastic conversation
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Miniature Music and Jewellery Box Asprey, London, Movement by Rouge, Switzerland
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in Norwich, GB
Music and Jewellery Box, Asprey London.
Movement by Reuge, Switzerland.
Miniature jewellery and
Category
1970s Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Collinson
Walton. An Aesthetic Movement burr walnut
ebonized music cabinet
By Collinson
Lock
Located in London, GB
Collinson and Walton. A rare Aesthetic Movement ebonized music cabinet with pierced gallery to the
Category
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Used Music Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Carved Wood and Poly Chrome Painted Figural Musical Clock Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
sides and has been hand painted in a realistic style. Both the clock and the music box are currently not
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Folk Art Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Rare Swiss Black Forest Blacksmiths Anvil Tobacco Jar Compendium with Secret
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
forest wildlife as well as clocks, music boxes and furniture although these are more uncommon making them
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Polyphon Musikautomat
Located in Berlin, DE
music box is functional and has a beautiful sound; everything has been newly tuned.
All tones are
Category
Late 19th Century Jugendstil Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
19th Century Black Forest Pierced Oak Carved Tray or Bowl
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century Black Forest pierced oak tray. Has music box inside but it is not working and would
Category
19th Century Black Forest Used Music Boxes
Materials
Walnut
$395 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Swiss 10 Air Musical Box Langdorff
Fils 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Swiss 10 airs Gonçalo Alves cylinder music box, manufactured by
Category
1880s Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Other
Black Forest Whip Carved Dog With Glass Eyes
Located in Dallas, TX
. Attached to the back is a music box. Circa 1870, Switzerland.
Category
1870s German Used Music Boxes
Materials
Glass, Wood
Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette
Located in New Orleans, LA
floral motif. The button on the front of the box controls the music, and the accompanying original key
Category
19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Goldscheider Vienna
Surprise
Girl Sitting in a Bandbox by Dakon, circa 1935
By Goldsheider
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Goldscheider Vienna 'Surprise' Girl Seated on a Music Box by Dakon, circa 1935
A charming porcelain
Category
20th Century Austrian Art Deco Used Music Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Rustic Black Forest Walnut Bear Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
back with faux wood carved seat and legs (1 having music box seat)
Category
19th Century German Black Forest Used Music Boxes
Materials
Walnut
$16,500 / set
Reuge automation two singing birds in gilt birdcage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Reuge Swiss music box domed birdcage with two singing and moving birds in very clean, unused
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
$1,237 Sale Price
25% Off
Carillon L.O.V.E.
By Maurizio Cattelan
Located in Malmö, SE
Resin and music box mechanism multiple. Published by Seletti, Cicognara.
This is a reproduction
Category
2010s Contemporary Used Music Boxes
Materials
Resin
Large Capodimonte Porcelain Figure Group Schola Cantorum,
The Choirboys
By Bruno Merli, King
Located in Den Haag, NL
kidney shaped base. Very nice
Romantic scene, included a music box. Not working at the moment.
Signed B
Category
1960s Italian Romantic Used Music Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
$1,667 Sale Price
20% Off
Charming Small Musical Box with Embroidered Decoration, Quadripod - 2Y309
Located in Bordeaux, FR
lbs)
A delightful addition to any music box collection or a lovely vintage decorative piece!
Category
Late 19th Century French Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
$276 Sale Price
60% Off
Carillon L.O.V.E.
By Maurizio Cattelan
Located in New York, NY
Resin and music box mechanism multiple. Published by Seletti, Cicognara. With the original
Category
2010s Contemporary Used Music Boxes
Materials
Resin
Swiss Black Forest Musical Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Swiss Black Forest chair offers a delightful surprise—a music box hidden inside
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Bisque Doll on Stick with Musical Box Jester Marotte
Located in Munich, DE
the music box in motion and the garment flying.
height 34.5 cm
width 10
Category
1880s Used Music Boxes
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric
Lifetime Las Vegas Art Deco / Mid-Century Dice Collection
Located in Van Nuys, CA
collection of dice including music boxes, clocks, lighters, swizzle sticks, ashtrays, display pieces, large
Category
1950s American Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bakelite
Enamel Miniatures Living Room and Piano Set
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
materials
The piano is a music box (it works)
The general condition is very good. only the table has a
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Rococo Used Music Boxes
Materials
Enamel
$2,240 Sale Price
30% Off
The Carillon - Original China Ink and Watercolor - 1880s
Located in Roma, IT
with colore tempera and with a small golden border. The work depicts a small circular music box made
Category
1880s Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
19th Century Musical Picture Clock
Located in Tarzana, CA
standing villagers and a dog. The painting, the clock and the music box are enclosed within a shadowbox
Category
1850s European Used Music Boxes
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Biedermeier Picture Clock with Musical Movement, Austria, circa 1825
Located in Incline Village, NV
These painting clocks are very rare, especially containing the music box. Of Austrian manufacture
Category
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Black Forest Childs Chair Late 19th Century
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
.
-Music box has been removed
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Folk Art Used Music Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Music Sonata In A Shadow Box
By Erik J. Erikson
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Music Sonata In A Shadow Box 2023
Mixed Media, artist signed, front Plexiglas.
This sculpture is
Category
2010s Contemporary Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paper, Mixed Media
1948 Broadway Production of Tennessee Williams
"Summer and Smoke"
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
102 performances, at the Music Box Theatre, directed by Margo Jones, designed by Jo Mielziner and Rose
Category
1940s Used Music Boxes
Materials
Ink, Pen
Aldo Tura Rolling Bar Cabinet
By Aldo Tura
Located in Hanover, MA
of a barrel organ or Orgue de Barbarie. A wind-up music box chime plays a tune when the main keyed
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
Musical Agate Fob 18k c1920s France
Located in Litchfield, CT
with a tiny music box inside, the look is Town and Country chic at its Gallic best. Quality hand
Category
1920s French Used Music Boxes
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century French Musical Automaton Clock Depicting Napoleon I
Located in London, GB
Roman numerals, connected to a twin train movement and a music box, fitted within a French empire style
Category
19th Century French Empire 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
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