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Music Box, Circa 1880

19th century
Sold 30 December 2025 · Frank Craig Antiques
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A good and large Victorian Music Box. The movement contained in a beautifully figured walnut case. This instrument gives a beautiful sound And is in superb condition. For other Music, boxes and decorative items. Press the view stock button on this page or visit our visit our website we have numerous new and fully restored music boxes not displayed on the Internet www.frankcraigantiques.com.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Music Box to the Victorian era.

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SA1062946
Dealers Internal Reference
1498
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Description
A good and large Victorian Music Box. The movement contained in a beautifully figured walnut case. This instrument gives a beautiful sound And is in superb condition. For other Music, boxes and decorative items.
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Press the view stock button on this page or visit our visit our website we have numerous new and fully restored music boxes not displayed on the Internet www.
Frank Craig Antiques

frankcraigantiques.com.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Music Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1062946
Dealers Internal Ref
1498
Frank Craig Antiques
Frank Craig Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Decorative antiques and works of art. Silver jewellery paintings clocks & curios . We can deliver worldwide.

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Archive I A rectangular Victorian burr walnut music box featuring decorative wooden veneers and dark contrasting edges. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Music Box, Circa 1880

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Frank Craig Antiques

Frank Craig Antiques
Telephone 07774 888 724 or 01803 911 878
Location
Torquay
Devon
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/frankcraig
Verified Since Apr 2018
Items For Sale 230
Items Sold 527
Frank Craig Antiques
Frank Craig Antiques
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A rectangular Victorian burr walnut music box featuring decorative wooden veneers and dark contrasting edges.
Music Box, circa 1880
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A rectangular Victorian burr walnut music box featuring decorative wooden veneers and dark contrasting edges.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr walnut, Wood, Brass, Steel
  • ColourWarm brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Geometric stringing inlay, Keyhole escutcheon, Fitted brass fastenings
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

FAQs

A Victorian cylinder music box is a mechanical musical instrument popular in the 19th century, which uses a pinned metal cylinder to pluck the tuned teeth of a steel comb and play predetermined tunes.

These boxes typically feature solid wood frames, such as pine or mahogany, veneered in decorative woods like burr walnut or rosewood, often enhanced with marquetry stringing and housing a precision brass and steel mechanism inside.

Authentic pieces usually feature hand-pinned brass cylinders, tuned steel combs with individual or grouped teeth, tune sheets pasted inside the lid, and traditional hand-cut dovetail joinery in the cabinetry.

An antique music box serves as an excellent focal point on a flat surface like a sideboard or console table, adding textural warmth and historical interest to contemporary living spaces.

Keep the mechanism away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations, and high humidity to prevent wood warping and metal oxidisation, and have the movement professionally serviced periodically.
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