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A Good and Large Victorian Music Box Circa 1875
Frank Craig Antiques
for sale €1,989     $2,159
£1,700
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A Good and Large Victorian Music Box Circa 1875

19th century
Description

An exceptional 19th century Music Box.

The hinged lid inlaid with an old salt spinning a yarn to a young Matelot. Opening to an interior with the original tune sheet and a movement complete with a Damper and Zither, and playing beautifully

A beautiful Victorian Music Box with an outstanding inlaid case which is a piece of furniture on its own right. For other music boxes and items of interest, press the VIEW STOCK button on this page.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1177351
Dealers Internal Reference
1534
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Description
An exceptional 19th century Music Box.

The hinged lid inlaid with an old salt spinning a yarn to a young Matelot.

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Opening to an interior with the original tune sheet and a movement complete with a Damper and Zither, and playing beautifully.
Frank Craig Antiques

A beautiful Victorian Music Box with an outstanding inlaid case which is a piece of furniture on its own right. For other music boxes and items of interest, press the VIEW STOCK button on this page.

Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1177351
Dealers Internal Ref
1534
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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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Frank Craig Antiques Profile Page

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Frank Craig Antiques

Frank Craig Antiques
Telephone 07774 888 724 or 01803 911 878
Location
Torquay
Devon
United Kingdom
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Frank Craig Antiques
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A Victorian wooden music box with an open lid displaying a printed tune sheet, brass cylinder mechanism, steel comb, and glass dust cover.
A good and large Victorian Music Box circa 1875
Ref: SA1177351
A Victorian wooden music box with an open lid displaying a printed tune sheet, brass cylinder mechanism, steel comb, and glass dust cover.
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FAQs

Developed in Switzerland and widely produced during the 19th century, cylinder music boxes utilise a spring-driven clockwork mechanism to rotate a metal cylinder studded with pins, which pluck the teeth of a steel comb to play programmed melodies.

Cases were typically crafted from fine hardwoods like rosewood, walnut, or mahogany, often featuring marquetry, stringing, and ebonised borders. Internal mechanisms consist of cast iron bedplates, brass cylinders, steel combs, and protective glass dust lids.

Authentic examples feature hand-cut steel comb teeth, original lithographed or handwritten tune sheets mounted inside the upper lid, cast metal control levers, and period-correct joinery on the wooden case.

Position the box on a sideboard, console table, or desk alongside textured ceramics and framed artwork to create a curated display highlighting historic mechanical craft.

Keep the timber casing away from direct sunlight and heat sources, avoid over-winding the spring mechanism, and use a dry, lint-free microfiber cloth to carefully dust the internal brass and steel components.
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