![Circa 1900'S Music Box: 8" W 5.5" D 2.5" H](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1571/333870/180399446_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718839117)
Music Boxes
![Circa 1900'S Music Box: 8" W 5.5" D 2.5" H](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1571/333870/180399446_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718839117)
![Vtg Porcelain & Metal Capped Powder Puff Music Box: Vintage powder puff box with plays music, possibly made of aluminum or a heavier white metal. Lid has porcelain cap with heat applied art of two Victorian figures. Approx 4 x 3 inches Music not tested](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/333335/180492419_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718907391)
![A 19thC Swiss rosewood music box with marquetry inlaid decoration to lid, playing 10 airs, by PVF of: A 19thC Swiss rosewood music box with marquetry inlaid decoration to lid, playing 10 airs, by PVF of Saint Croix Switzerland. With original tune sheet titled Columbia to interior of lid. Approx. 7 1/4](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332685/179718195_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122165)
![The BEATLES Porcelain Working Trinket Music Box: Plays YESTERDAY / Part of the BEST of the BEATLES Collection / See all Photos](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6629/330447/178177712_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716900560)
![Saint Basil's Cathedral Russian Music Box, Lindenwood, Hand painted, Plays Midnight in Moscow: Approximately 8 inches tall Bidding on this item is acceptance of our posted Auction Policy](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9205/327522/180417210_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718933430)
![The BEATLES Porcelain Working Trinket Music Box: Plays MICHELLE / Part of the BEST of the BEATLES Collection / See all Photos](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6629/330447/178177715_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716900560)
![The BEATLES Porcelain Working Trinket Music Box: Plays SOMETHING / Part of the BEST of the BEATLES Collection / See all Photos](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6629/330447/178177714_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716900560)
![Mr. Christmas Animated Music Box: Includes 10 song discs, missing one foot, working condition. Measures 7 1/2 x 13 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5173/334196/180585607_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719006005)
![1950s Japanese Carved Wood Music Box Cigarette Dispenser w/ Dog: About the Item A vintage wind-up music box dog cigarette dispenser is a charming and nostalgic item from the past. Features a whimsical design, in this case, a dog, and is equipped with a mechanism th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333045/179791176_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![A 19TH CENTURY EIGHT AIRS SWISS MUSICAL BOX BY P.V.F.: A 19TH CENTURY EIGHT AIRS SWISS MUSICAL BOX BY P.V.F. the rosewood case with floral inlay, lever wound spring driven mechanism with steel comb and brass cylinder. (51.5cm wide )](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6817/333570/180161856_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718616334)
![Turquoise Music box Fur Elise by Beethoven Faberge Egg: Turquoise Music box Fur Elise by Beethoven Faberge Egg Handmade Trinket Box Decorated with Austrian Crystals Gold Plated. Plays the melody of Fur Elise by Ludwig Van Beethoven. A splendid handmade Tur](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6628/332762/179524398_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717789260)
![1910 Royal Russian Inspired Egg - The Colonnade Musical: 1910 Royal Russian Inspired Egg - The Colonnade Musical This hand-painted sparkling egg is adorned with a high-polished pink enamel with golden trim. It opens on a hinge and closes shut with a magnet](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6628/332762/179524389_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717789260)
![The BEATLES Porcelain Working Trinket Music Box: Plays LET IT BE / Part of the BEST of the BEATLES Collection / See all Photos](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6629/330447/178177713_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716900560)
![Victor Talking Machine Tabletop Victrola: Here Is A Recent Estate Find. This Is A Rare Antique 1923 Victor VV-IX Fancy Ornate 'Mahogany Wood' Manual Hand Crank Wind-Up Victrola Tabletop Record Player Phonograph, Made By Victor Talking Machine](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9183/334200/180589842_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719012421)
![Victor Talking Machine Co Victrola: A "Vitor Talking Machine" Or Victrola Wind Up Phonograph Model VV-80 Plays Standard Old 78 Rpm Records Very Well, Made In Camden, NJ Antique 1920 Era Phonograph, Walnut Case, Old Crazed Varnish Has Be](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9183/334200/180589841_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719012421)
![A Ceramic Blue Bird Music Box: it has been overwind so decoration purposes - unmarked - 5 7/8" tall](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8684/333918/180426973_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718825468)
![Thorens Movement Switzerland Waltz of Flowers Musi: Thorens Movement Switzerland Waltz of Flowers Music Box, 7.75in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9025/333944/180437696_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718855888)
![Vintage Wooden Chruch Music Box Amazing Grace: Vintage hand made church music box. Plays Amazing Grace. Is approx 5" x 5" x 10". The church is in good. used condition with some minor wearing and cross is loose and has a small crack. Th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6056/334005/180474571_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718902554)
![Vintage Sheet Metal Art Music Box - Piano & Pianist: This lot contains Vintage Sheet Metal Art Piano and Pianist Music Box that plays "The Good Old Summer Time." The item is approx 7-1/2" x 5-1/2" x 5" and weighs about 0.8lbs. Overal](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6056/334188/180594705_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719016406)
![Vintage Original Deichert Musical Box Plays Edelweiss: Vintage Original Deichert Musical Box Plays Edelweiss. The box was made in West Germany and the insides were made in Sweden. The wooden music box is approx 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 2 1/2" and it](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6056/334106/180525881_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718978993)
![Vintage Metal Jewelry Music Box Plays Florals: Vintage Metal Jewelry Music Box Plays Florals. This is approx 4 3/4" x 3 1/2" x 1 3/4" and it weighs 1.28lb. Plays "Florals" by Danset. The music box was tested and it works. Wind](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6056/334106/180525865_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718978993)
![Vintage Lefton November Birthday Angel Music Box: Vintage Lefton November Birthday Angel Music Box. The hand-painted ceramic music box plays "Happy Birthday" and slowly spins as it does. The music box is approx 5" x 4" x 6" and it](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6056/334236/180615678_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719111043)
![Vintage Reuge Italian Carved Music Box Laras Theme: Vintage Reuge Italian Carved Jewelry Music Box Playing Lara's Theme with Swiss Movement. Measures 3 inches x 10 inches x 6 inches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2514/334231/180609698_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719086544)
![JB Two Vintage Ari Thorens Cowboy Music Boxes: Both were made in West Germany and are made of wood. One plays "Brahm's Lullaby" and the other plays "Valse Des Patineurs". Each is approx 4" x 4" x 6" and together the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6056/334188/180595085_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719016406)
News about Music Boxes
![Music boxes signaled age of mechanical entertainment](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/regina_thumb.jpg)
Music boxes signaled age of mechanical entertainment
NEW YORK — Music boxes, the iPods of centuries past, come in a variety of shapes and styles, from large, upright coin-op examples that were designed for boardwalks, arcades and other public venues, to smaller, more delicate models ideal for boudoirs and other private spaces.
![Music boxes keynote to Moran’s auction Dec. 15](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/165_2-FEAT.jpg)
Music boxes keynote to Moran’s auction Dec. 15
MONROVIA, Calif. – Moran’s Dec. 15 Traditional Collector auction is sure to be a charming event with music boxes, fine art and furnishings filling the sale. Many of the lots come from three important Southern California collections. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
![Music boxes took many shapes, sizes](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/featured-1.jpg)
Music boxes took many shapes, sizes
NEW YORK – The earliest automatic music boxes were ornate 18th century gentlemen’s pocket-sized watches and snuff boxes. These prestigious, “hi-tech” items contained minute, key-turned movements featuring strategically placed pins on revolving discs that plucked individually tuned metal combs. Because of their small size, however, their tunes tended to be tinkly.
![Micro-cars and a Messerschmitt roll into Auction Team Breker Sept. 16](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/159616589_1_x-1.jpg)
Micro-cars and a Messerschmitt roll into Auction Team Breker Sept. 16
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