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"Wisdom" (2024) By Nadezda, Original Surrealist Oil Portrait Painting
Located in Denver, CO
+ Juxtapoz, NY
January 2019 Music Box // Haven Gallery, Northport, NY
December 2018 Solstice Blue
Category
2010s Surrealist Used Music Boxes
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Red Shoes" (2024) By Nadezda, Original Surrealist Oil Portrait Painting
Located in Denver, CO
+ Juxtapoz, NY
January 2019 Music Box // Haven Gallery, Northport, NY
December 2018 Solstice Blue
Category
2010s Surrealist Used Music Boxes
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Lazareto" (2024) By Nadezda, Original Surrealist Oil Interior 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
"Ingredients" (2024) By Nadezda, Original Oil Surrealist Portrait Painting
Located in Denver, CO
March 2019 Femme, Spoke Art + Juxtapoz, NY
January 2019 Music Box // Haven Gallery, Northport, NY
Category
2010s Surrealist Used Music Boxes
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Sweetman" (2024) By Nadezda, Original Oil Surrealist Portrait Painting
Located in Denver, CO
March 2019 Femme, Spoke Art + Juxtapoz, NY
January 2019 Music Box // Haven Gallery, Northport, NY
Category
2010s Surrealist Used Music Boxes
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Where The Swamps Sing" (2024) By Nadezda, Original Oil Surrealist Painting
Located in Denver, CO
+ Juxtapoz, NY
January 2019 Music Box // Haven Gallery, Northport, NY
December 2018 Solstice Blue
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
Forty-Deuce, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Spanish rock music from boom boxes, infusing the air with the vibrant pulse of urban life.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Used Music Boxes
Materials
Acrylic
Mid Century Silver
Green Aluminum Christmas Tree, "Starlite" by Revlis
By Alcoa Aluminum
Located in Buffalo, NY
100.branches,, Wonderful original condition,, Retains revolving stand with music option. Unfortunately
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Aluminum
Green ‘Approximate 1.0 Carat’ Tourmaline Ring in 22 Karat Gold with Granulation
Located in Berkeley, CA
ct). The wind-up piano box plays music and the lid to the keys lifts up uncovering the tiny golden
Category
2010s Indonesian Anglo-Indian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Nicole Freres Forte Piano music box
By Nicole Frères
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful Nicole Frères Music Box, Geneva, circa 1860
This outstanding music box was crafted
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
Porter Music Box and Disc Storage Box
By Porter Music Box Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful Porter music box with separate box for disc storage. Includes hand crank and 27 copper
Category
Early 20th Century American Used Music Boxes
Materials
Copper
$14,000 / set
Polyphon 71G disc music box with bells
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful and Rare Polyphon Music Box with Bells – Type 71G
This lovely Polyphon music box, model
Category
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass, Iron
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
Category
Early 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
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
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
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
Category
1840s Swiss Early Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Antique 19th Century Swiss Hand Crank Cylinder Wooden Inlaid Music Box
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th Century Swiss Hand Crank Cylinder Wooden Inlaid Music Box
Dimensions:
38 x 21 x 13 cm
Category
19th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Aldo Tura Music Box Carafe
By Aldo Tura
Located in Princeton, NJ
Lacquered goatskin carafe with built-in music box. Wind-up mechanism accessible at base; auto-off
Category
1960s Italian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass, Nickel
French 19th century sewing casket and music box
Located in Paris, FR
A mahogany sewing casket simulating a piano, with a hidden music box. Inside the casket a set of
Category
19th Century French Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Geneva music box with bells
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Antique music box decorated with rosewood and marquetry. The machine has six melodies, it is marked
Category
1870s Swiss Neoclassical Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Functional Mid-19th Century Music Box
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A good looking and good playing charming mid 19th-century music box in the shape of a commode, the
Category
19th Century Austrian Charles X Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th Century Music Box Amboyna Brass
Located in Brighton, GB
19th century amboyna and brass inlaid music box
Playing two tunes per revolution
European, circa
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss International Style Used Music Boxes
Regina music box with 12 disks
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Regina music box,Double comb ,12 disks included. Completely restored my Al Meekins, This box was
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19th Century American Used Music Boxes
Music Box Vertical Neon Sign
Located in London, GB
God's Own Junkyard designed Neon Artwork.
Music Box Red Neon, with Hand-Painted Wooden Cut-Out
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Used Music Boxes
Music Box Swiss Origin, circa 1880
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
circa 1880 Music box Swiss origin. Playijg 2 tunes ([lays 2 tunes after activating) there is a
Category
1880s Swiss Belle Époque Used Music Boxes
Materials
Other
"Music Box"
By Andrew Leone
Located in Emeryville, CA
Mixed media, signed and dated verso, 2015. 42" x 46".
Andrew Leone, a painter, printmaker, and mixed media artist, resides in Pacifica, California where he was the founding directo...
Category
2010s American Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Mixed Media
Inlaid Personal Liquor Cabinet with Music Box
Located in Cookeville, TN
We are offering an elegant inlaid music box fitted to hold four shot glasses and two bottles. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mission Used Music Boxes
Materials
Glass, Wood
Chanel eau tendre music box Limited Edition 2022
By Chanel
Located in Lugano, Ticino
Chanel eau tendre music box Limited Edition 2022
Inspired by the advertising film directed by Jean
Category
2010s French Used Music Boxes
Allard
Sandoz Swiss Music Box
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A large Allard & Sandoz Swiss music box made from rosewood and sitting on a table with brass inlay
Category
Early 20th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century Nicol Freses Music Box Geneve
By Nicole Frères
Located in Brighton, GB
A music box by Nichol Freses, Geneve
Playing two tunes per revolution.
No.42098 (serial 43,000
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss International Style Used Music Boxes
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
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Used Music Boxes
Early 20th Century Music Box in Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Santa Ana, CA
This 19th century music box within a beautiful rosewood cabinet is in working condition. It plays
Category
Early 20th Century English Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Elegant Music Box with Singing Bird by Reuge, Mechanical Mouvement
Located in London, GB
Music box made out of stainless steel and leather by the Internationally known brand Reuge. It has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Used Music Boxes
Materials
Stainless Steel
Magician Music Box, Attributed to Phalibois of Paris, Circa 1880
By Henry Phalibois
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A French Animated Clown Magician Music Box, Attributed to Phalibois of Paris, Circa 1880
Please
Category
19th Century French Used Music Boxes
An Austrian picture frame clock with music box, circa 1830
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A good Austrian picture frame clock with the music box signed 'Rzebitscher, Prag'. The unusual
Category
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Used Music Boxes
An Imposing Swiss
bells-in-sight
Six Cylinder Music Box Samuel Troll, 1880
By Samuel Troll
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An Imposing Swiss Mandoline And 'bells-in-sight' Interchangeable Six Cylinder Music Box And Desk
Category
19th Century Swiss Napoleon III Used Music Boxes
Materials
Amboyna
Fire-Gilded Bronze, 19th Century Rouen Cathedral Clock with Music Box
By Bavozet Freres et Soeurs 1
Located in Lafayette, CA
with music box - 6-1/2" high,
1835, Paris
The entirely complete fire-gilded bronze case represents
Category
Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
19th Century German Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Volupte Gold Complete Compact Music Box in Original Box and Carrier-c. 1940
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
puff, slide out lipstick case, Cigarette Holder behind mirror, and novel wind Music Box playing
Category
1940s American Used Music Boxes
Japanese Export Mid-Century Modern Chrome Banjo Figural Decanter and Music Box
Located in Port Hope, ON
This fabulous Japanese export Mid-Century Modern chrome and black enamel banjo figural decanter plays a heart warming version of the tune "How Dry I Am" when it is lifted off the su...
Category
1950s Japanese Used Music Boxes
Materials
Chrome
A Swiss Amboyna
bells-in-sight
Cylinder Animated Music Box, ca. 1880
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
with eight melodies and dancers, coin operated.
Category
19th Century Swiss Napoleon III Used Music Boxes
Materials
Amboyna
Cylinder Musical Box by Nicole Freres (Geneva)
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Early Fad Cylinder music box made in Geneva by Nicole Freres.
This is a good example of those
Category
Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
Musical box with 6 Bells and 3 Automatons By G. Bendon
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful music box by Bendon.
Made in about 1880 in Switserland by this well known manufacturer
Category
1880s Swiss Late Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Giltwood Trinket Boxes and Tissue Box
By Florentine
Located in Cookeville, TN
one music box on small knob feet, a tissue box, and a small trinket box. None of the pieces are marked
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Used Music Boxes
Materials
Giltwood
$495 / set
A rare Swiss mahogany disc music box, for the U.S. market, by Stella, circa 1880
By Stella
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
In a Louis XVI-style mahogany veneered cupboard with various discs in the compartment underneath.
Category
19th Century Swiss Louis XVI Used Music Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Superb 18K gold "Sur plateau" musical snuff box purse form
Located in Zonhoven, BE
A superb gold music box, made by the craftsmen of Jean-George Remond & Co in Geneva between 1804
Category
Early 18th Century Swiss Other Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron, Gold
Vintage Gramophone with Original Box, Germany, 1920
Located in Lugano, Ticino
Vintage antique red music gramophone music box, from Germany.
Category
Early 20th Century German Used Music Boxes
Silver Bird Cage with Music, circa 1920
Located in Tongeren, Limburg
A silver bird cage with music, circa 1920, Germany.
Category
20th Century German Louis XVI Used Music Boxes
Materials
Silver
Decoupage Box
Located in Summerland, CA
Metal box with sheet music decoupage...marvelous!
Category
19th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
$1,200
1907 Caille Venus Upright Slot Machine with Music
By Caille Brothers
Located in Aspen, CO
music box viewed through floral motifs in brass plays the tunes of Yankee Doodle Dandy and Grand Ole
Category
Early 1900s American Used Music Boxes
Cylinder Musical Box by MJ. Paillard
Co
By M. J. Paillard
Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
A late 19th century interchangeable cylinder musical box by M.J. Paillard & Co. of New York City
Category
20th Century American Used Music Boxes
Materials
Burl, Tulipwood, Walnut, Amboyna
Jaeger LeCoultre Desk Clock, circa 1960
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Marseille, FR
movement, alarm and music box.
The clock is in great condition. Roman numbers on the dial.
Dimensions
Category
20th Century French Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Italian Brutalist Aluminum
Chrome Table Lighter
Musical Cigarette Server
Located in Port Hope, ON
operates a music box that is activated when the lighter section is lifted from the server and plays the
Category
1960s Italian Brutalist Used Music Boxes
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Quai De Brancas Music Clock Painting
By Louis Vincent Fouquet
Located in Vancouver, BC
dated 'Borel jeune a Paris 1837' the repetition is signed ‘Montaudon 1837', the principal music box
Category
19th Century Old Masters Used Music Boxes
Materials
Oil
Reuge Gilt Keywound Musical Automaton Pocket Watch circa 1980s
Located in Boston, MA
movement, serial 1257, internal music box that can be played manually together with the automaton. Alarm
Category
1980s Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Gilt Metal
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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.
- 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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