Very rare vintage German Swiss Thorens Revolving Music Box. Nativity theme with Creche, Angels and Lambs. Music box measures 9 inches to Star Arch top. Base measures 6 inches across. This revolving musical box was manufactured in early 1950s in the Steinbach factory in Erzgebirge, Germany. The music box plays two beautiful Swiss Thorens musical movements. Two labels are displayed on bottom – one, THORENS musical movements, Weisst du wieviel-Stehn zwein Stern, loosely translated to’Do You Know How Many Stars There Are’. Second label is the original Steinbach Germany Western Zone label. If not wound too tight, first tune stops before second tune plays. Lift side lever again to start next tune. The movements can be stopped in between tunes by pressing lever down after each tune plays. If wound tight, music and revolving will continue playing with the second tune after a brief stop. Music box Lid rotates while displaying lovely nutcracker creations surrounding a nativity creche with lambs and angels. One angel carrying a lantern, two at ladder top overlooking the creche, one riding a sled, another sitting with lamb on bench next to creche and others carrying a star. This beautiful Steinbach is in near perfect condition. There is slight paint aging as can be seen in pictures. Nothing broken or missing. The two Thorens musical movements have a very beautiful sound. Revolving top Lid turns smoothly and easily as new. Stored in closed display cabinet for decades. A sound video possibly could be emailed. Please contact me with questions. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes”. The seller is “chance513″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
- Brand: Thorens
- Time Period Manufactured: 1940-1969