What is the value of a late 1880s to early 1900s cylinder music box in an inlaid wood case? It measures 25 inches by 9 inches. How do I have it cleaned and checked? First, let’s clue readers about old ...

The light twinkle of an old-fashioned cylinder music box evokes many things: nostalgia, childhood memories, sometimes even horror (they are a trope in scary movie soundtracks). Most music boxes play ...

Music boxes are awesome little mechanical devices. These days, they even make some with slightly more modern tunes, like the Zelda and Star Wars themes. But they don’t have everything, of course — ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This music box was made by Mermod ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This music box was made by an ...

Q: Enclosed are photos of an old music box. I am interested in knowing more about it. If you know how I can obtain any information on it I would appreciate it. A: You have a Swiss manufactured ...

Q I hope you can help me with the value and market interest of my Symphonion. It is 20 inches by 16 inches by 11 inches, and it works when a nickel is inserted in the coin slot. I also have 22 steel ...

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