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Antique Swiss Rosewood Inlaid Six-Tune Cylinder Music Box 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique six-tune Swiss music box offers rosewood construction with crossbanded top having floral
Category
19th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Ward Stilson Mahogany 9584 Automatic Harp Music Box 22"
Located in Dayton, OH
eight strings, fitted with a hand wound music box in the soundboard, decorated with an inlaid foliate
Category
Early 20th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Cylinder Music Box in Wooden Cassette, 10 Melodies, Around 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Large spring-loaded cylinder mechanism in a rectangular, veneered wooden case with a hinged, inlaid cover and a glass inner cover, lever winding mechanism on the left, a repeat or co...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Other Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique 6 Drum
Bell Music Box by George Bendon, c. 1880
Located in London, GB
A fine quality antique music box made by George Bendon of Geneva, Switzerland in c. 1880.
The
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique Swiss Large Case Inlay Marquetry
Ebonized Music Box with Bells
Drums
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Swiss Large Case Inlay Marquetry & Ebonized Music Box with Bells & Drums C1880
Measures
Category
Late 19th Century European Used Music Boxes
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Music Box in Burr Veneer and Gilt Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Exquisite music box by J. Thibouville-Lamy with ten songs. The lid is adorned with arabesques of
Category
1870s Louis XV Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Antique Sublime Harmony Bell
Drum Music Box, Paillard Vaucher et Fils, c. 1875
By Paillard Frères 1
Located in London, GB
An excellent quality Sublime Harmony antique music box with drum and bells made by Paillard Vaucher
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique Victorian Novelty Photo Album or Postcard Book with Music Box, 1892
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian novelty piece features leather bound postcard book with interior music box, dated
Category
19th Century Victorian Used Music Boxes
Antique 6 Bell Fortissimo Music Box by J Manger
Co, c. 1885
Located in London, GB
An excellent-sounding Fortissimo 6 bell antique music box made by J. Manger & Co. of Geneva
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass, Steel
Grand Format Four Overture Antique Cylinder Music Box by Nicole Freres, c. 1865
By Nicole Frères
Located in London, GB
A rare and spectacular grand format four overture cylinder music box made by the prestigious firm
Category
1860s Swiss Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique Swiss Made Stella Upright Disc Music Box, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Swiss made upright floor model music box by Stella offers mahogany case with shaped and
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Swiss Twelve-Tune Music Box, Rosewood
Mother of Pearl Inlay, C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Swiss standard twelve tune music box offers rosewood case with ebonized trimming and
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
German Automaton Double Singing Birds in Brass Cage, Music Box, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique German automaton music box offers two singing birds seated in brass cage with embossed
Category
20th Century German Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
Large Yellow Gold and Gem Set Music Box Piano Charm
By Henry Dankner
Sons
Located in Chicago, IL
watch winder on the side winds up the mechanical mini music box style movement inside of the charm, is
Category
1960s American Used Music Boxes
Materials
14k Gold
19th Century French Six-Melody Cylinder Crank Music Box in Good Working Order
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful, antique music box was crafted in France, circa 1860. The walnut music box has an
Category
Mid-19th Century French Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
20th Century Small Inlaid Side Table with Jewelry Compartment and Music Box
Located in Sofia, BG
legs, private jewelry compartment upholstered with blue silk and music box with delicate dancer. The
Category
Early 20th Century French Used Music Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Regina Carved Oak Music Box with Custom Cabinet
Discs, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Regina music box offers carved oak case with turned corner column and raised on bracket
Category
Late 19th Century American Used Music Boxes
Materials
Oak
Oversized Myra Carved Mahogany Grand Upright Console Music Box
33 Discs c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Large Antique Myra Carved Mahogany Grand Upright Console Music Box with Scroll & Foliate Decoration & 33
Category
Late 19th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique Swiss 12-Tune Cylinder Music Box, Banded Floral Inlaid Burl Case
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Swiss 12-tune cylinder music box offers banded burl clip-corner and footed case with
Category
19th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
Karl Griesbaum German Brass Singing Bird Cage Music Box, Marked Kg Ken-D
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in New York, NY
A charming automated birdcage music box with the bird's head turning, beak moving and tail moving
Category
1950s German Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
Karl Griesbaum German Brass Singing Bird Cage Music Box, Marked Kg Ken-D
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in New York, NY
A charming automated birdcage music box with the bird's head turning, beak moving and tail moving
Category
1950s German Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Upright Piano Design Music Box Tantalus or
Cave a Liqueur
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
music box begins to play, causing the piano's glass paneled lid and doors to swing open, revealing a two
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Late 19th Century French Regency Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Deluxe Model Walnut Marquetry Polyphon Single Comb Music Box, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Deluxe Model Polyphon single comb music box offers a walnut case with bookmatched and
Category
Late 19th Century German Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Large Antique Swiss Ten-Tune Rosewood
Satinwood Inlay Music Box Band, C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized antique Swiss music box band offers a instruments to include bells, drum and castanet
Category
Early 19th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Rosewood, Satinwood
Antique Swiss Music Box in Organ Grinders Cart Form by Charles Reuge
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in Stamford, CT
Charles Reuge enamel on sterling silver Swiss antique box in the form of an Organ Grinder's Cart
Category
1910s French Used Music Boxes
Materials
Amethyst, Silver
Etouffoirs En Acier Antique Cylinder Music Box 4 Melodies Geneva Swiss Ca 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Cylinder Music Bo in Wooden Cassette:
'Etouffoirs En Acier Soit À Spiraux' spring-loaded roller
Category
1890s Swiss Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Faux Grain Painted Swiss Six-Tune Music Box with Tune Card Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Faux Grain Painted Swiss Six-Tune Music Box with Crank & Tune Card Circa 1890
Measures
Category
Late 19th Century European Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Swiss 12-Tune Cylinder Music Box, Banded
Inlaid Burl Case, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Swiss cylinder music box plays twelve songs, housed in a burl mahogany case, ebonized and
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Mahogany, Burl
Mechanical Working Music Box Charm Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Wind Up Jewelry Note
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage mechanical music box charm crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1950s to 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Swiss Tulipwood Inlaid and Ebonized Zither Cylinder Music Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Listen to soft, cheerful music in your living room with this traditional, antique music box
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Swiss Music Box Three Bells in Sight 8 Airs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Swiss music box with three bells in view and 15.4 cm cylinder, circa 1880
Category
1880s Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood, Tulipwood
19th Century Eight Airs cylinder Six Bells In View Music Box by Paillard
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Swiss eight airs cylinder six bells-in-view music box, circa 1880 in date
Category
1880s Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Aldo Tura Mid-Century Modern Calice Bar Cabinet with Illumination and Music Box
By Aldo Tura
Located in Mexico City, MX
interior. When opened, the bar lits up and activates a Sankyo Orgel music box featuring the song "Love is a
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Goatskin, Mirror, Wood
Mojon Manger Vintage Six Bell, Cylinder, 12 Airs Rosewood Swiss Music Box
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Mojon Manger
Material: Veneered Rosewood in original condition
Dimensions: The box
Category
Mid-19th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique Victorian 10 Aires BH&A 3 Bells Music Box Swiss Movement 19th Century
By Barnett Henry Abrahams
Located in London, GB
This is a truly magnificent antique Victorian walnut cylinder bells-in-view music box by the
Category
1870s English Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Sèvres Porcelain-Mounted Bird Cage Music Box
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New Orleans, LA
A mechanical bird sings in its gilded cage in this exceptionally rare French automaton. Combining outstanding artistry with mechanical genius, the gilt brass cage is mounted with han...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
Blaise Bontems, an Extremely Fine
Rare Automaton Double Singing Bird Music Box
By Bontems
Located in Queens, NY
Blaise Bontems, an extremely fine and rare automaton double singing bird music box, in the form of
Category
19th Century French Used Music Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
L.O.V.E. by Maurizio Cattelan/1/39 Scale Music Box, Edition by Seletti
By Maurizio Cattelan
Located in Kansas City, MO
L.O.V.E. Music Box. Produced as a statement against Fascism. It is the Fascist salute with all but
Category
2010s Italian Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Swiss Music Box with Ten Airs Drums and Bells Finely Inlaid Marquetry circa 1880
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine quality Swiss 10 Air Music box, dating to circa 1880.
The mechanical mechanism
Category
19th Century Swiss Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Steel
Antique Kalliope Christmas Tree Stand and Polyphon Music Box
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
tree and rotates while the music is playing. A beech veneered Kalliope box with bronze fittings. Inside
Category
Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Used Music Boxes
Materials
Beech
Handmade San Francisco Street Car Music Box by Nate Gruenberg 1977
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Handmade wood San Francisco street car by Nate Gruenberg in 1977. Swiss Reuge musical movement That plays I Left My Heart In San Francisco.
Category
1970s Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
A pair of vintage Italian marquetry music-box side tables, 1960s
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of vintage Italian marquetry side tables of triangular shape, made in Sorrento circa 1960. Featuring inlaid floral motif. When the top is open, o
ne table plays “Love Story”, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Vintage Swiss Reuge Italian Marquetry Music Jewelry Box Dancing Ballerina
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1960’s Reuge music box / jewelry case featuring intricate Italian marquetry, four red
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Velvet, Mirror, Hardwood
Very Fine Rosewood, Kingwood and Part Ebonized Music Box, Swiss circa 1870
By Baptiste-Antoine Brémond 1
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
music cylinder playing six melodies.
In fine overall condition and fully functional, raised overall
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Kingwood, Rosewood
Antique German Singing Twin Bird Cage Music Box Automaton Karl Griesbaum 1950
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique twin singing birds in a cage automoton, Karl Griesbaum, circa 1950
A pair of feathered birds sing various bird song calls while moving their tails and beaks and bodie...
Category
1950s Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Jewelry Box
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Antique jewelry music box with inlaid top.
Measures: 7" length x 4" 3/4 wide.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Classical Roman Used Music Boxes
Antique German Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Automaton Karl Griesbaum 1930
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique singing bird in a cage automoton, Karl Griesbaum, circa 1930
A feathered single bird sings its various bird song calls while moving its tail and beak and swiveling it...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Karl Griesbaum Singing Bird Box Automaton
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular music box in gilded brass and polychrome enamel. The music box is adorned on the sides
Category
Early 1900s German Louis XV Used Music Boxes
Materials
Enamel, Vermeil
Antique Swiss, Six-Air Rosewood Musical Box, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Swiss 6 airs rosewood cylinder music box, circa 1890.
The hinged
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Antique Viennese Ormolu Piano Musical Jewellery Box G Brehmer
Located in London, GB
on the lid, the music box is contained in the rear of the piano and the front is for your best
Category
1870s German Used Music Boxes
Faberge Style Guilloche Egg Gilt Silver Annular Serpent Clock
Located in Guaynabo, PR
same way as the egg. The rotary clock works but the music box does not. There is an acorn finial at the
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Used Music Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
English Inlaid Music/Cigarette Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and stunning finely inlaid Tumbler, England music/cigarette box. The car shape of the box is
Category
1930s English Used Music Boxes
Rare Miniature Gilt Bronze and Enamel Salon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, a fire screen and a centre table serving as a music box, the enamelled plates are hand-painted with
Category
1880s Austrian Napoleon III Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
$9,256 / set
Antique 12 Air, 5 Bells, Rosewood Musical Box c.1880
Located in London, GB
inch - cylinder
Music box
(also musical box) is a 19th/20th century automatic musical instrument
Category
Late 19th Century British Used Music Boxes
Vintage Music Cigar Box
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully handcrafted cigar box with brass design element / dancing Ballerina. Can store six
Category
1940s Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
$2,389
Antique 19th Century Swiss 18K Gold
Enamel Snuff Box, Geneva c.1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
-1811), the exact crowned M mark is often found on music boxes made for Piguet & Capt - Sotheby's, lot
Category
19th Century Swiss Other Used Music Boxes
Materials
Gold, Enamel
1920s French Burl Wood Box With Plaque Of Carved Cherubs Playing Music
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s French burl box with carved bone plaque of 2 cherubs playing music. 2 pieces of small trim
Category
1920s Used Music Boxes
Materials
Burl
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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.
- 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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