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Victorian Music Box Circa 1875. 8 Airs Musical Box
Frank Craig Antiques
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Victorian Music Box Circa 1875. 8 Airs Musical Box

19th century
Description

Victorian musical box. in fantastic condition, complete with Zither and Piccolo damper Complete with the original eight aire tune card., Contain a beautiful Burr walnut inlaid case, which is a beautiful piece of furniture In its own right. We have a large inventory of Music boxes please view our stock page here, or visit our website..

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Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1097366
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1375
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Description
Victorian musical box.
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in fantastic condition, complete with Zither and Piccolo damper Complete with the original eight aire tune card.
Frank Craig Antiques

, Contain a beautiful Burr walnut inlaid case, which is a beautiful piece of furniture In its own right. We have a large inventory of Music boxes please view our stock page here, or visit our website..

www.frankcraigantiques.com

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1097366
Dealers Internal Ref
1375
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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An open Victorian music box featuring a burr walnut inlaid wooden case, an interior glass cover displaying a brass cylinder mechanism, and an original paper tune sheet inside the lid.
Victorian Music Box circa 1875. 8 airs Musical Box
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An open Victorian music box featuring a burr walnut inlaid wooden case, an interior glass cover displaying a brass cylinder mechanism, and an original paper tune sheet inside the lid.
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FAQs

A Victorian cylinder music box is a nineteenth-century mechanical musical instrument that produces sound via pins placed along a revolving metal cylinder, which pluck the teeth of a tuned steel comb. Popularised during the mid-to-late 1800s, these boxes were produced primarily in Switzerland and housed in fine hardwood cases.

These instruments were constructed using cast iron bases, brass cylinders, and steel combs for the internal mechanical movement. The exterior cases were typically crafted from hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often decorated with string marquetry, burr veneers, and ebonised borders.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-punched serial numbers stamped into the bedplate or comb, period-correct brass mechanical components, and original paper tune sheets fixed to the inner lid listing the programmed airs. The presence of natural age-related oxidisation on metal components and an interior glazed dust cover are also key indicators.

An antique music box functions as a refined tabletop accent on a mahogany sideboard, console table, or bookshelf. Displaying the item with the outer lid open reveals the brass mechanism and tune sheet, adding historical texture to modern, classic, or eclectic decor schemes.

Keep the unit in a stable environment away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent wood warping and metal corrosion. Ensure the spring mechanism is allowed to run down fully after play to reduce tension, and keep the interior glass cover closed to block dust accumulation.
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