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Collectible Antique Music Boxes
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Collectible Antique Music Boxes
Many of us are into all sorts of old antique collectible things. Collectible antique music boxes are an item. The originals date back into the 19th century and many are still around today…
There are many people who have great interest in collectible antique music boxes. These collectors have knowledge on what they are looking for and how much to spend, or they should. Collectible antique music boxes hold history and craft in each type made. When you think of the original, memorable tunes in each of these music boxes, you are given another reason why they are so collectible.
Things to consider before purchasing your antique music box:
1. The cost – is it too much or too little?
2. Condition – how old is it, does it need repair?
3. Does it work, or will it?
4. Will the music box be good for gift or special place in the home.
This is a little different than buying a music box for a child. These have been around a while and hold value, monetarily and historically.
Types of Collectible Antique Music Boxes
1. Disc music boxes
2. cylinder music boxes
The music box is a 19th century instrument that resembled a mini wooden box that played sounds by pins on a cylinder or disc striking a tuned steel comb. Musical boxes evolved from the original musical snuff boxes of the earlier century but perfected and without the snuff!
Its history stems from early watchmakers. Music boxes were made in various sizes from hand held to tabletop or even larger. They were primarily made in Switzerland in the early 19th century but later in Germany and the U.S.
Interchangeable metal disks became more popular eventually over the cylinder, thrusting the use of the cylinder based music boxes into early antiquehood. However, these are highly collectible today.
Antique Music Boxes – The Repair Costs
Being that antique music boxes are hard to find and costly, one must consider how to approach buying or selling, and who can fix them. Our blog has more info about who and where and contact info if you should have an old antique music box, that needs repairs. These people can restore like new.
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| By joseph young Published: 11/1/2008 |
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