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Stunning Original Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Wood Music Box Needs Service
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
music box with original 4airs paper label
A very good looking and well made piece, it is hand carved
Category
1880s Swiss Black Forest Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique German Inlaid Music Box
Located in Manhasset, NY
A crank wind up Marquetry Inlaid Music Box. Turn of the Century. Plays nurmous songs. The teeth
Category
Early 20th Century German Used Music Boxes
Antique Swiss 8-Tune Cylinder Music Box, Floral Marquetry and Mahogany Case
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Swiss 8-tune cylinder music box offers mahogany case with floral satinwood inlay
Category
19th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
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
Category
20th Century American Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Swiss Burled Walnut Music Box on Stand with 10 Cylinders
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century Swiss burled walnut inlaid and cross banded music box on stand, contains 10
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique 10 Air Rosewood Music Box by BH Abrahams c.1880
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Swiss 10 air rosewood cylinder bells-in-view music box, circa 1880 in date
Category
19th Century English Used Music Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Art Nouveau Jewelry Music Box Hand Carved, France, circa 1900
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming small Art Nouveau jewelry music box out of France, circa 1900. This fantastic wooden box
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Used Music Boxes
Materials
Oak
Vintage Christmas Music Box Wood Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Vintage wooden music box from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
Category
Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Regina Hexaphone Coin Operated Working Cylinder Music Box, Circa 1900
By Regina Music Box Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Regina hexaphone coin operated cylinder music box offers floor model case with upper
Category
Early 20th Century American Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique Inlaid Walnut Schutz
Marke Polyphon Music Box
13 Discs, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Polyphon music box by Schutz & Marke features inlaid and banded walnut case with interior
Category
Late 19th Century American Used Music Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Spanish Inlaid Marquetry Decorative Music Box Inlaid with White Bone
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Spanish Granada Inlaid Marquetry Decorative Music Box Inlaid with White Bone.
It is
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bone, Fruitwood
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
Category
19th Century American Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
47 Antique Regina Music Box Discs C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
47 Antique Regina Music Box Discs C1890
Measures - .25"H x 15.5"diam
Category
Late 20th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
$760 / set
Automate Doll, Music Box, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
small white flowers bouquet. A music box mechanism is hidden in the sienna-colored velvet base adorned
Category
Late 19th Century European Used Music Boxes
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric
German Inlaid and Ebonized Music Box. 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
German inlaid and ebonized music box with original musical works, gilded ornate side handles, and
Category
19th Century German Biedermeier Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass, Steel
19th Century Swiss Polyphone Cylinder Music Box
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique 8-air cylinder music box with three bronze bells. It has eight airs/tunes. One separate
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Napoleon III Used Music Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Regina Mahogany Inlaid Music Box with 5 Discs, Serial #55116, 19th C
By Regina Music Box Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Regina music box offers mahogany case with inlaid banding, serial #55116, includes five
Category
19th Century American Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Swiss 8-Tune Cylinder Music Box C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Swiss 8 Tune Cylinder Music Box Unsigned C1890
4 3/4" x 14 1/4" x 7 1/8".
This antique
Category
Late 19th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Rolls-Royce in Metal, 1920-1930, Art Deco Era, with Carafe, 6 Glasses, Music Box
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rolls-Royce in metal, 1920-1930, Art Deco period, with its carafe, 6 glasses, music box when the
Category
1930s French Art Deco Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Silver Engraved Music Box Titled "Les Adieux de la Nourrice" after E. Aubry
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Silver on copper music box with engraved scene "Les Adieux de la Nourrice" or "The Nanny's Farewell
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Used Music Boxes
Materials
Silver, Copper
Vintage Christmas Music Box Wood Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Vintage christmas music box from Switzerland.
Made from wood with the holy family in the house
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Arts and Crafts Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Swiss Cylinder Music Box, 19th C
Located in Astoria, NY
Swiss cylinder four-song music box, ca. 1900, the works with model number "6187" and housed within
Category
19th Century American Classical Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique Swiss Rosewood Cylinder Music Box, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Swiss rosewood cylinder music box, circa 1890. Ten airs, three combs.
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Regina Disc Music Box with Serpentine Case, circa 1899
10 Discs
By Regina Music Box Co.
Located in Milford, NH
A great example of a Regina music box with short bedplate and double comb in a serpentine oak case
Category
1890s American Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Limited Edition Nr.124 the Winter Egg Music Box by Theo Faberge
Located in Braintree, GB
Limited edition Nr.124 The winter egg music box by Theo Faberge.
The winter egg is a celebration
Category
Late 20th Century British Used Music Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Silver
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
Category
1920s German Late Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Pine
Symphonion Rococo Music Box and 24 Discs
Located in Montreal, QC
Symphonion #25C Rococo music box in simulated walnut case carved overall with puttis and dancing
Category
19th Century German Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinoiserie Decorated Ebonized Disc Music Box C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinoiserie Decorated Ebonized Disc Music Box C1890
Measures - 7" x 9 7/8" x 8 7/8"
Category
Late 19th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Polyphon Upright Coin Op Disc Music Box circa 1898
Located in Milford, NH
Polyphon upright coin-op disc music box, circa 1898. Beautifully carved walnut cabinet, double comb
Category
Late 19th Century German Used Music Boxes
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Swiss Polyphone Cylinder Music Box Drums
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique 8-tunes cylinder music box with bronze bells and a drum. It has eight airs/tunes. One
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Napoleon III Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Regina Oak Music Box
15” Disk C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oak Music Box & 15” Disk C1910
Measures- 10"H x 21.25"W x 18.75"D
Category
Early 20th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Oak
19TH C. FRENCH ORIGINAL PAINTED MUSIC BOX CASE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19TH C. FRENCH ORIGINAL PAINTED MUSIC BOX CASE WITH ORIGINAL IRON WALL MOUNT. WONDERFUL WOOD
Category
19th Century French Used Music Boxes
Materials
Iron
Sculpture in a Music Box by Max Finkelstein
By Max Finkelstein 1
Located in Pasadena, CA
Brightly painted wooden sculpture inside of a music box by American artist Max Finkelstein. The
Category
1970s American Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Plastic, Wood
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
Category
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Nickel
Miniature Piano, Music Box with Decoration of Gallant Scenes
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Miniature piano, music box in gilded brass and decoration of gallant scenes in enamel, 19th century
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Symphonion Swiss Music Box with 11 Discs, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Symphonion Swiss music box offers lift top with graphic and tune card, includes eleven
Category
Late 19th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique Ebonized
Inlaid Rosewood Swiss Cylinder Music Box C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
& Inlaid Rosewood Swiss Cylinder Music Box C1890
Measures- 7.25"H x 22"W x 10"D
Category
Late 19th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Swiss Mechanical Automaton Bird Box Music Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Bird Box Music Box, Enamel On Gilt Brass with a scenic depiction on the top, the box
Category
1930s Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Gilt Metal
B. A. Bremond of Geneva 18th Century Music Box
By Baptiste-Antoine Brémond 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
This music box manufactured by Brémond, one of the most respected and talented makers of the era
Category
19th Century Swiss Other Used Music Boxes
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
Antique Swiss Cylinder Table Top Eight-Tune Music Box C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Swiss Cylinder Table Top Eight-Tune Music Box C1900
Measures - 5.75"h x 16"w x 7.75"d
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Eastlake Oak Regina Music Box Stand, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Eastlake Regina music box stand offers oak construction with a shaped and foliate
Category
20th Century Eastlake Used Music Boxes
Materials
Oak
Swiss Cylinder Music Box on Marble and Bronze Case
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unusual Swiss cylinder music box, marble and bronze case
probably Swiss, marble and silvered
Category
Late 20th Century Used Music Boxes
Swiss Lith Pilet
Cougnar’s, Geneve Ebonized Rosewood
Inlaid Music Box c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pilet & Cougnar’s, Geneve Ebonized Rosewood & Inlaid 8 Tune Music Box With 18” Comb Signed C1890
Category
Late 19th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Swiss Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Plays 8 airs. Drums and bells in fine working condition.
Category
19th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
$11,000
Anya Hindmarch Navy Marano Music Box Clutch
By Anya Hindmarch
Located in London, GB
Navy
Leather
Mini clutch
Metallic accent
Wind up music box
Top clasp closure
Logo clasp
One main
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Used Music Boxes
Anya Hindmarch Navy Marano Music Box Clutch
By Anya Hindmarch
Located in London, GB
Marano model
Navy
Leather
Mini clutch
Metallic accent
Wind up music box
Top clasp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Used Music Boxes
Antique Oak Inlaid Regina Music Box with 5 Discs 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Oak Inlaid Regina Music Box with 5 Discs 19th C
Measures - 12"h x 22"w x 19.75"d
Category
19th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique Rosewood Inlaid Symphonion Music Box with 5 Discs 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Rosewood Inlaid Symphonion Music Box with 5 Discs 19th C
Measures - 11"h x 21.75"w x 17.75
Category
19th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique Inlaid Swiss 8-Tune Cylinder Music Box, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Swiss 8-tune cylinder music box offers satinwood inlaid and banded case with top having
Category
19th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Swiss Inlaid Rosewood Music Box with Bells
Satinwood Marquetry C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Swiss Inlaid Rosewood Music Box with Bells & Satinwood Marquetry C1890
Measures - 21 7/8
Category
Late 19th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Rosewood, Satinwood
Antique Rosewood Swiss Music Box with Floral Marquetry Inlay, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Swiss music box offers rosewood case with crossbanding and floral marquetry inlay, c1890
Category
Late 19th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Rosewood Swiss Music Box with Floral Marquetry Inlay, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Swiss music box offers rosewood case with tune card, banding and floral marquetry inlay
Category
Late 19th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Oversized Swiss Eight-Tune Rosewood
Satinwood Inlay Music Box c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
A large Swiss eight-tune music box offers rosewood case having satinwood inlaid banding and
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Rosewood, Satinwood
rare ANYA HINDMARCH Marano Music Box metallic blue crinkle leather gold frame
By Anya Hindmarch
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare ANYA HINDMARCH Marano Music Box metallic blue crinkle leather gold frame box clutch
Reference
Category
2010s Chinese Used Music Boxes
Stuart Devlin - Modern Bark Effect Design Sterling Silver Music Box from 1976
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Piano Concerto No.1 on a single comb. The music box has a gilt bark effect lid, an applied band of male
Category
1970s English Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
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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.
- 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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