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Victorian Music Box Circa 1860. Musical Box.
Frank Craig Antiques
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Victorian Music Box Circa 1860. Musical Box.

19th century
Description

In excellent condition this Music Box has been completely dismantled and every component cleaned buffed and polished,

The mechanism is housed in a beautiful inlaid case which is a piece of furniture on its own right.

For other Music boxes.

Press the VIEW STOCK button on this page. Or for a larger inventory, you’re welcome to visit our website. www.frankcraigantiques.com.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
22.5cm (8.86")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1178891
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1514
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Description
In excellent condition this Music Box has been completely dismantled and every component cleaned buffed and polished,

The mechanism is housed in a beautiful inlaid case which is a piece of furniture on its own right.

For other Music boxes.

Press the VIEW STOCK button on this page. Or for a larger inventory, you’re welcome to visit our website. www.frankcraigantiques.com.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
22.5cm (8.86")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1178891
Dealers Internal Ref
1514
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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Victorian Music Box circa 1860. MUSICAL BOX.

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A Victorian wooden cylinder music box with the lid open, displaying an internal brass cylinder mechanism and an original paper tune card.
Victorian Music Box circa 1860. MUSICAL BOX.
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A Victorian wooden cylinder music box with the lid open, displaying an internal brass cylinder mechanism and an original paper tune card.
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FAQs

A Victorian cylinder music box is a 19th-century mechanical musical instrument that plays tunes using a revolving brass cylinder fitted with pins that pluck the steel teeth of a comb. Popularised during the 1800s, these instruments were housed in decorative wooden cases crafted from fine veneers such as rosewood or walnut.

These music boxes feature internal mechanical components made from cast iron, brass, and steel, including a pinned cylinder and comb mechanism. The exterior cases typically utilise solid hardwoods with decorative veneers such as rosewood, walnut, or mahogany, often accented with boxwood stringing or marquetry.

Authentic mid-19th-century music boxes often include handwritten or printed tune sheets on the underside of the lid listing the melodies played. Look for period-appropriate construction details such as hand-cut dovetail joints, glass inner covers protecting the mechanism, and natural age-related patina on brass components.

Position an antique musical box on a polished sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table as a central focal point. Pair it with dark wood furniture, vintage leather books, or contemporary glass decor to create a balanced blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

Keep the music box in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity to prevent wood warping or metal oxidisation. Clean the wooden exterior with a soft cloth and specialist wax polish, avoiding liquid cleaners or applying water to the internal mechanism.
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