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This unusual little wind up music box packs a lot of punch! Please use all photos and the video for cosmetic condition and to see how unique and intricately this music box is made! It has some flaws, which I’m going to explain so you will know, but the music and dancing couple both work fine. The music box’s composition consists of what I believe is Bakelite, or perhaps celluloid or some type of acrylic. It’s shaped like a vintage TV and stereo console. In front there’s a simulated curved screen TV with a picture in black of white (of a famous Italian landscape from the isle of Capri), underneath that are simulated speakers with gold cloth covers. Beside the TV on either side are curved pearly marbled acrylic doors. These open up wide to simulate a bar or storage. I can just picture dollhouse sized wine glasses and bottles of wine stored there on the little shelves! This area is backed with mirrors. On one side the mirrors are cracked and both mirrors have some silver loss. Also, the outside of one door is slightly damaged, again, looks like heat damage. Reminder, use photos to guide you as to what I’m referring to. The wind up mechanism is underneath on bottom. Above the TV, where the stereo in a vintage console usually is, is a couple dancing on a dance floor. If one raises the lid to the stereo, the couple is raised up on the dance floor and begin dancing to the tune of the music box. The tune is The Isle of Capri. The top of the stereo is black acrylic and has inlaid pearl or shell, but unfortunately some of it has been damaged, apparently again from heat. This has warped the top, too, and also one side of the set of hinges has come loose because of it. Therefore, it’s necessary to physically hold up the top of the “stereo door” in order for the dancers to dance and the music to play. It also would not be a good idea to close the lid completely anymore because it would put too much strain on the remaining working hinges. But it works fine as is described and displays beautifully as it is. Use video to guide you. This is a unique addition to any music box collection and would be such a romantic gift! It is so striking on display. Your eye is drawn to it!

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When I first discovered this beauty it played perfectly and then later, nothing. I did not over wind it it should be an easy fix. Most of my items are hand picked estate items in good to excellent condition. I describe the condition and add lots of photos which are an important part of the description. Items are not new, please read description and view all photos. Thank you for looking.

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Vintage CODY Wind-Up Celluloid Mechanical Musical Creations Chest Dancers Mirror.

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For sale is an gorgeous Victorian era music box photo album featuring a celluloid front cover. It probably dates from the late 1800’s. The elegant portrait of a woman on the front of the album is classic Victorian style, and the unusual orange color sets this album apart from others. Inside this album are several frame pages into which photos can be inserted. There were no photos in the album when I obtained it, and the frames are in very good condition. The spine is finished in soft velvet with a floral pattern. The back part of the album is finished in faux wood grain, and contains the Paillard music box mechanism. The mechanism winds easily and plays beautifully. There is a brass latch that keeps the album securely closed. Condition of this album is excellent for its age, with minor signs of wear, but no missing or damaged parts. Please see condition description and photos for details. The item “ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CELLULOID MUSIC BOX PHOTO ALBUM PORTRAIT ORANGE FREE SHIPPING” is in sale since Wednesday, October 16, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)\Photo Albums”. The seller is “swer37″ and is located in Saint Louis, Missouri. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Modified Item: No
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Date of Creation: 1890-1899
• Subject: Figures & Portraits
• Featured Refinements: Victorian Photo Album

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Antique gorgeous jewelry casket box (no music box). Painting celluloid miniature depicting the portrait of a beautiful young lady. Signed by the artist (a bit illegible). Protected with bombe (convex shaped) glass. Ornate filigree gilt brass with four footed bottom. Inside it’s padded with red velvet. Very good condition, marge measures. Measures: 9 x 6 x 2.30 inches aprox. The photos speak for themselves and are followed by the most detailed description possible. Were not experts in all fields, we describe you the items to the best of our knowledge. Both methods can be traced in their websites. The item “ANTIQ BRASS CELLULOID PAINTING LADY MINIATURE SIGNED JEWELRY BOX (NO MUSIC) 9″ is in sale since Monday, March 13, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes\Pre-1900″. The seller is “divinnecollection” and is located in Buenos Aires. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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Piece: Victorian Music Box Photo Album -plays loud and beautifully – back paper tells names of songs – see photo. Condition: Excellent working order to music box and clasp. Binding is good and exterior is so very nice for age. Good even color with paper edges nearly all intact and celluloid top scene excellent with just a tiny 1″ line by mans hand, and a faint 1/8″ indention near middle of scene, that is hard to notice either unless light shines on it just right. No cracking to celluloid and no missing celluloid. Typical tape marks and some average ripping inside from past use. No photos are in it. The only wear to velvet on binding is a line on corner. It has even lightening from age. A lovely piece in exceptional condition for its age, priced according to condition as most you find are not even close to this nice. The poinsettias point to this being a Christmas time gift for someone as well. Size: 11 3/4″ by 9 1/4″ across base and 3 high. NOTE: How incredible to hear the same music through this old music box someone listened to 100+ years ago! The item “Victorian Celluloid Music Box Man Picks Flowers 4 Lady Photo Album Poinsettias” is in sale since Wednesday, March 20, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes\Pre-1900″. The seller is “choiceflatware” and is located in Mankato, Minnesota. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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Piece: Victorian Music Box Photo Album -plays loud and beautifully – back paper tells names of songs – see photo. Condition: Excellent working order to music box and clasp. Binding is good and exterior is so very nice for age. Good even color with paper edges nearly all intact and celluloid top scene excellent with just a tiny 1″ line by mans hand, and a faint 1/8″ indention near middle of scene, that is hard to notice either unless light shines on it just right. No cracking to celluloid and no missing celluloid. Typical tape marks and some average ripping inside from past use. No photos are in it. The only wear to velvet on binding is a line on corner. It has even lightening from age. A lovely piece in exceptional condition for its age, priced according to condition as most you find are not even close to this nice. The poinsettias point to this being a Christmas time gift for someone as well. Size: 11 3/4″ by 9 1/4″ across base and 3 high. NOTE: How incredible to hear the same music through this old music box someone listened to 100+ years ago! The item “Victorian Celluloid Music Box Man Picks Flowers 4 Lady Photo Album Poinsettias” is in sale since Sunday, December 2, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes\Pre-1900″. The seller is “1gamer-1gymnast” and is located in Mankato, Minnesota. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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Antique gorgeous jewelry casket box (no music box). Painting celluloid miniature depicting the portrait of a beautiful young lady: Marie Antoinette. Signed by the artist (a bit illegible). Protected with bombe (convex shaped) glass. Ornate filigree gilt brass with four footed bottom. Inside it’s padded with red velvet. Measures: 7 x 5 x 2 inches aprox. The photos speak for themselves and are followed by the most detailed description possible. Were not experts in all fields, we describe you the items to the best of our knowledge. Both methods can be traced in their websites. The item “ANTQ BRASS CELLULOID PAINTING MINIATURE MARIE ANTOINETTE JEWELRY BOX (NO MUSIC)” is in sale since Monday, March 13, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes\Pre-1900″. The seller is “divinnecollection” and is located in Buenos Aires. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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