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An American Shadow Box Sculpture with Figures Performing Music
Located in New York, NY
An American shadow box tableau with fantastic characters in stylized Louis XVI costume in a setting
Category
1950s American Used Music Boxes
19thC Swiss 18K Gold
Enamel Musical Snuff Box, possibly Sené
Détalla
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Music box’s sound recording available on request.
Antique early 19th-century Swiss music snuff box
Category
19th Century Swiss Other Used Music Boxes
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century French Silver Gilt Music Snuff Box, circa 1810
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century French very rare silver gilt musical snuff box, of traditional form, the base
Category
19th Century French Used Music Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique 19th Century French Silver Gilt Music Snuff Box, circa 1810
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century French very rare silver gilt musical snuff box, of traditional form, the base
Category
19th Century French Used Music Boxes
Materials
Silver
The Music Lovers by Zoe Hope 1997 Collage Art
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Zoe Hope The Music Lovers Collage 1997 Wall Art
The artist’s music collage incorporating paper
Category
1990s American Arts and Crafts Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
19th Century German Embossed Leather Bound Book-Form Decorative Table Box
Located in Dallas, TX
ecclesiastical Latin sheet music. The colorful box is in excellent condition with a rich patinated leather
Category
Late 19th Century German Used Music Boxes
Materials
Leather, Paper
19th Century French Leather Bound Books Decorative Box with Hidden Drawer
Located in Dallas, TX
is embellished with Latin music sheet. The colorful box is in excellent condition commensurate with
Category
Late 19th Century French Used Music Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
Swiss Hand Carved Antique Black Forest Dog Tobacco Jar
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
products can also be seen carved into other forest wildlife as well as clocks, music boxes and furniture
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Oversized Swiss Black Forest Dog Tobacco Jar
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
Late 19th Century Black Forest Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Cylinder Musical Box by Lecoultre Freres
By Nicole Frères
Located in Cheshire, GB
Lecoultre Freres music box playing on eight airs, with original tune sheet, no. 35904 and 13
Category
19th Century French Used Music Boxes
Cylinder Musical Box by LeCoultre Freres
Located in Cheshire, GB
LeCoultre Freres music box playing on eight airs, with original tune sheet, no. 35904 and 13
Category
19th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
Vintage Tilso Musical Bar Set with Decanter and Ice Bucket from Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Silver Chrome and Black Music Box BAR SET. Retro Bar Set by Tilso Made in Japan. Ice
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Stunning House of Faberge Gold-Plated Solid Silver Firebird Music Egg
By Fabergé
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
music box is perfectly working and plays if open. The egg comes in its original brooch. Hallmarked
Category
20th Century English Used Music Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Black Forest Carved Dog Musical Whip Holder
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 19th Century Black Forest dog hunter music box whip holder. Carriage whips of the day would be
Category
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
20thC American "The Regina Co" 12 Disc Automatic Music Playing Cabinet Box c1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
late 19th century, were elegantly crafted mechanical music boxes designed to house disc-operated music
Category
20th Century American Other Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Swiss Black Forest Musical Chair
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Rare 1890's Swiss walnut black forest musical chair with hand carved edelweiss. A functional music
Category
1890s Swiss Black Forest Used Music Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Astro Hungerian Enameled Silver Gilt Musical Clock by Reuge
Located in New York, NY
glass jewels. Music box in fine working order.
Category
1940s Hungarian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique Victor Victrola Louis XVI Style Oak Phonograph Case by Clark, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XVI style Victor Victrola phonograph music box case by Clark Music Co
Category
Early 20th Century North American Louis XVI Used Music Boxes
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Grouping of Teak Monkey Toys
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Peabody, MA
" long (both with body extended). One of the large monkeys has a music box in its head!
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Teak
Swiss Gold Musical Fob Seal, Circa 1820
Located in Madrid, ES
Pendant with music box. Gold. Switzerland, around 1820.
Pendant made of gold of alloys with
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Early 19th Century European Other Used Music Boxes
Materials
Gold, Other
Antique German Blue Decorated Pottery Stoneware Musical Stein, Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
figures, verbiage, hinged pewter lid and non-working music box, c1900
Measures- 13''H X 8.5''W X 8.5''D
Category
Early 20th Century German Used Music Boxes
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
19th Century Upright Piano Cave À Liqueur
Located in New Orleans, LA
press the keyboard and one of two delightful airs from the hidden music box begins to play, causing the
Category
19th Century Unknown Other Used Music Boxes
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Swiss 12 Air Four Visible Bells Rosewood Musical Box, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Swiss 12 air cylinder music box with four bells in view and a 9"
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
House of Faberge “The Star of the North Jeweled Egg” Sterling Silver
14k Pin
By Modern Fabergé
Located in Atlanta, GA
castle music box!
Absolutely beautiful egg with original matching 14k Faberge Pin. Marked 585 to pin
Category
20th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique Swiss 8 Air Musical Box in Rosewood with Three Bells, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Swiss 8 air cylinder music box with three bells in view, manufactured in
Category
Late 19th Century German Used Music Boxes
Carillon of five rag musicians, cloth body, iron feet, papier-mâché head, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
feet to ensure stability, hand-painted papier-mâché head, the piano is a functioning music box, so it
Category
19th Century Italian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Fabric
Symphonion Eroica Musical Hall Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
, making it just as desirable a timepiece as a music box. It is, however, the mechanism inside that makes
Category
19th Century German Other Used Music Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Antique 12 Air, Six Bells and Drum Rosewood Musical Box, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Music Box, Volume 23, No. VI, Summer 2008
Music box
(also musical box) is a 19th/20th century
Category
1890s Swiss Used Music Boxes
Nineteenth Century Automata Signed By Henri Marc of Paris
By Henri Marc, Paris 1
Located in London, GB
atop, below the crenellations, being signed by the maker, and a music box. The automata is operated
Category
1870s French Victorian Used Music Boxes
Black Forest Carved Bear Musical Bench
By Black Forest
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
beautiful patina and is full of detail, down to the whitened teeth and red tongue. The music box is
Category
1870s Swiss Rustic Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Lambert
Jumeau French Doll Automaton "Marquesita", music and 3 movements
By Lambert et Fils
Located in Valladolid, ES
Jumeau, "Marquise".
Automatons were figures articulated on a music box, whose hands and face were made of
Category
1890s French Napoleon III Used Music Boxes
Materials
Iron
Grand 19th Century Swiss-Made Musical Box
By Baptiste-Antoine Brémond 1
Located in London, GB
A splendid music box, numbered 20482
By B.A. Bremond of Geneva
The rectangular box, with a
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Amboyna
18th Century Danish Tall Case Clock, circa 1750
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
to the Royal Family of Denmark.18th century clock with etched dial and special music box type chimes
Category
18th Century and Earlier Danish Used Music Boxes
Materials
Pine
Mid-20th Century Karl Griesbaum Automaton
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century Automaton signing bird in cage music box by Karl Griesbaum. Made in Germany
Category
Mid-20th Century German Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Working Kusama jack in the Box popart sculpture contemporary interior music
Located in New York, NY
Hand made working Jack in Box - "Kusuma" pop goes Kusama
He is represented by Krause Gallery in NYC
Category
2010s Pop Art Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal, Wire
Antique French Carved Oak Black Forest Canterbury Box Stand Sheet Music Magazine
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, a lovely antique Black Forest carved box/stand, that I imagine was originally
Category
Late 19th Century French Black Forest Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
1960 Dell Comics
Roy Rogers and Trigger #139
Multicolor, Red, Green, White, Blue
By Dell Comics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dusty in the desert of French North Africa. Another comic story called The Music Box is included
Category
1960s Used Music Boxes
Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Candlesticks Candleholder Lizard Insects, Pair
Located in Shreveport, LA
a Dutch shoe; a Black Forest sheet music box; a Black Forest barometer!
Here we have a stunning
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19th Century French Black Forest Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Cuckoo Clock Edelweiss Fröhliche Wanderer German Swiss
Located in Dayton, OH
includes Romance Swiss made music box playing Edelweiss and Frohiliche Wanderer – No 3638. This clock is
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Late 20th Century Black Forest Used Music Boxes
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Clock Set 19th Century Louis Philippe Charles X Period by Leroy À Paris
By LeRoy
Located in Warsaw, PL
.
Moreover, inside of the clock is situated a working music box that plays 8 different tunes. The music box
Category
Mid-19th Century French Charles X Used Music Boxes
Materials
Malachite, Gold Plate
Dragonfly Lapel Watch by Jaccard
Located in New Orleans, LA
and even music boxes. By far, the firm's timepieces were the core of the business, with Jaccard having
Category
19th Century American Art Nouveau Used Music Boxes
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Swiss Black Forest Extending Book Stand Book End
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
carved into other forest wildlife as well as clocks, music boxes and furniture although these are more
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
French Musical Automation Picture Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
both a cylinder music box and an automaton. A clock is integrated within the arched giltwood and gesso
Category
Late 19th Century French Other Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Selection of Cocktail and Bar Accessories
Located in Atlanta, GA
music from a built in key wound music box. It measures 5.75" H and is priced at $250.
9) English
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal, Silver, Brass
$495 / item
Vintage Lena Liu Signed, Numbered and Framed Herons and Flowers Print
Located in Plainview, NY
prints, porcelain collector's plates, ornaments, figurines, music boxes, sculptures, cards, tapestries
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Paper
French Musical Automaton Picture Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
cylinder music box and an automaton. While it is clear to see the integrated clock residing within the
Category
19th Century French Other Used Music Boxes
Materials
Paint
Swiss Black Forest Bear Hand Carved Table Mirror
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
clocks, music boxes and furniture although these are more uncommon making them highly desirable.
Black
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Swiss Black Forest Carved St. Bernard
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
well as clocks, music boxes and furniture although these are more uncommon making them highly desirable
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Swiss Black Forest Eagle Carving
Taking Flight
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
carved into other forest wildlife as well as clocks, music boxes and furniture although these are more
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Swiss Black Forest Nobleman Tobacco Jar
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
wildlife as well as clocks, music boxes and furniture although these are more uncommon making them highly
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Music Locker Stool, English, Pine, Piano, Bench, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
with elegant chain stay
Space within perfect for sheet music or as a haberdashery box
Gently shaped
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Pine
"Bébé Jumeau " Mixed Media by Mary Morrison (Koenen Clausen)
Located in Pasadena, CA
. On each side of the body are two keys like those used in music boxes, creating a sense of repetition
Category
Late 20th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Mixed Media, Archival Paper
Antique Swiss Black Forest Dog Inkwell Pen Store
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
carved into other forest wildlife as well as clocks, music boxes and furniture although these are more
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Tape Collection - Blank Tape Side A - Conceptual Color Music Pop Art
By Heidler
Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
aluminium, presented in a museum board white window mount and a choice of black or white box frame fitted
Category
2010s Pop Art Used Music Boxes
Materials
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
Raingo Orrery Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Adding another dimension of royal luxury, a working music box at the base features an equally uncommon
Category
19th Century French Used Music Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
$445,000
Mills Dewey-Chicago Triplet Slot Machine
By Mills Novelty Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
inclusion of a cylinder music box that was activated when the machine was played. The Dewey and the Chicago
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
Vienna Column Clock Franz Dorfl Studio
Lenzkirch
By Royal Vienna Porcelain, Lenzkirch
Located in Newark, England
gained experience of making music boxes with Johann George Schopperle. During this same period he gained
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal, Enamel
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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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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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