An antique French music box. The music box itself is a work of art and a joy to watch when its intricate mechanism creates the music. It can play 8 hugely popular songs from the 19th century some of which have a close relationship to the American Civil War. Sweet by and by. [1868 Christian hymn] 2. [hugely popular song loved by Union and Confederate soldiers alike] 3. [from the North, but becomes unofficial anthem of Confederacy in the South during Civil War] 4. The Last Rose of Summer. [Irish lyrics and melody] 5. The Girl I Left Behind me. [English folk song used as marching tune in the US regular army in the 19th century] 6. [1864 American Civil War song] 8. Listen to the Mocking Bird. [1855 one of the hugely popular American songs of its time] Height: 7 in. Depth: 8.25 in. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes”. The seller is “finderscollective” and is located in this country: CA. This item can be shipped to Canada, United States.