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Music Box Circa, 1875
Frank Craig Antiques
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Music Box Circa, 1875

19th century
Description

Having just undergone complete restoration where every part has been dismantled, cleaned and serviced, and polished to a high finish, this fine musical box plays sweetly with a good loud tone and resonance.

Made by the renowned company AMI REVENCE Who were renowned for their precision and quality, and ultimately went on to make the AMI JUKE boxes in the 20th century.

For further selection of music boxes, Clocks and decorative items. Please visit our website. www.frankcraigantiques.com

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
36.5cm (14.37")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1082253
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1419
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Having just undergone complete restoration where every part has been dismantled, cleaned and serviced, and polished to a high finish, this fine musical box plays sweetly with a good loud tone and resonance.
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Made by the renowned company AMI REVENCE Who were renowned for their precision and quality, and ultimately went on to make the AMI JUKE boxes in the 20th century.
Frank Craig Antiques

For further selection of music boxes, Clocks and decorative items. Please visit our website. www.frankcraigantiques.com

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
36.5cm (14.37")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1082253
Dealers Internal Ref
1419
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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A rectangular Victorian wooden cylinder music box featuring dark timber grain, decorative inlaid borders, a central mother-of-pearl motif, and ebonised trim.
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Archive I A rectangular Victorian wooden cylinder music box featuring dark timber grain, decorative inlaid borders, a central mother-of-pearl motif, and ebonised trim.

Music box circa, 1875

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Frank Craig Antiques

Frank Craig Antiques
Telephone 07774 888 724 or 01803 911 878
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Torquay
Devon
United Kingdom
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A rectangular Victorian wooden cylinder music box featuring dark timber grain, decorative inlaid borders, a central mother-of-pearl motif, and ebonised trim.
Music box circa, 1875
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A rectangular Victorian wooden cylinder music box featuring dark timber grain, decorative inlaid borders, a central mother-of-pearl motif, and ebonised trim.
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Cylinder music boxes gained widespread popularity during the mid to late 19th century as primary mechanical musical instruments for home entertainment prior to the invention of the gramophone.

These cases were typically crafted from fine timbers such as rosewood, walnut, or mahogany, frequently embellished with decorative mother-of-pearl, boxwood stringing, brass inlays, and ebonised trim.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut joinery, cast metal keyhole escutcheons, heavy metal movement plates, tuned steel combs, and age-appropriate patination to the timber and mechanical parts.

Position the box on a sideboard, desk, or bookshelf, pairing it with structured books or understated ceramic objects to create a focal point within classic or eclectic spaces.

Maintain the box in a climate-controlled room away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dust gently with a soft dry cloth, and apply high-grade beeswax polish sparingly to preserve the wood.
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