What is the value of a late 1880s to early 1900s cylinder music box in an inlaid wood case? It measures 25 inches by 9 inches. How do I have it cleaned and checked? First, let’s clue readers about old ...

Question: We have an antique Swiss cylinder music box that is damaged and will no longer work. Is there someone we can contact about repairing it? — Leesburg Answer: Doug Wiggins, who works out of his ...

Long before phonographs and radios brought mechanized music into homes, music boxes offered an enchanting way for those unable to play an instrument to enjoy their favorite tunes. The boxes, whose ...

The light twinkle of an old-fashioned cylinder music box evokes many things: nostalgia, childhood memories, sometimes even horror (they are a trope in scary movie soundtracks). Most music boxes play ...

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Music boxes are awesome little mechanical devices. These days, they even make some with slightly more modern tunes, like the Zelda and Star Wars themes. But they don’t have everything, of course — ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This music box was made by M.J.