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Is it a Cylinder or Disk Music Box?? Perhaps the most unique music box ever created, with an intriguing back story, dating to the early 1890’s. At that time, Polyphon Musikwerke of Germany decided to manufacture music boxes in the U. They sent Gustave Brachhausen to America with a mandate to begin manufacturing as soon as possible. Brackhausen set up shop in New Jersey and initially manufactured to Polyphon’s designs, then quickly moving to newer more “Americanized” designs, which became the Regina lineup. As luck would have it, he lived in a house across the street from Frederick Otto, who, together with his sons, ran a successful manufacturing company specializing in surgical instruments. Brachhausen and Otto, as neighbors, shared a social life and bragged to one another of their respective commercial successes. Otto, however, cleverly learned from his new friend the many aspects of music box manufacture, and decided to have a go of it himself. To avoid patent infringement issues, he and his sons designed a new type of music box, a sort of hybrid of cylinder and disk movements, which they branded the “Capital”. The tapered music sheets looked similar in size and shape to the removable cuffs that gentlemen used on their dress clothes. Thus, the term Capital Cuff music box has stuck with these pieces to this day. Due to the competition, their neighborly relationship was now past history; Otto and Brachhausen entered into a long and litigious period, with Regina emerging victorious. It was a pyrrhic victory, though, as the phonograph displaced music boxes soon after. This model being offered, is the Model “F” (Duplex Comb). It utilizes the largest cuffs that Capital offered, 7.75″ x 4.25″ x 3.25. The double combs each have 81 teeth, all in perfect condition with no replacements or damper issues. The F is the Holy Grail for Capital music box aficionados, very few were produced and has the best sound of all. Everything is in wonderful condition, with the polished mahogany case measuring 28″ x 17″ x 12. The Serial # is a very early F-3, dating to 1895. Excellent cuffs will be supplied together with the machine. This is your opportunity to acquire a rare and desirable music box of heirloom quality. Only the best, safest packing materials are utilized. We are a leading world-wide dealer and specialist in mechanical music, clocks and phonographs and stand by what we sell 100%. Musical Treasures of Miami. 2940 West Lake Vista Circle, Davie, FL 33328. Antique Music Boxes – Clocks – Phonographs. Best Quality Best Selection Best Guarantee.

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Is it a Cylinder or Disk Music Box?? Perhaps the most unique music box ever created, with an intriguing back story, dating to the early 1890’s. At that time, Polyphon Musikwerke of Germany decided to manufacture music boxes in the U. They sent Gustave Brachhausen to America with a mandate to begin manufacturing as soon as possible. Brackhausen set up shop in New Jersey and initially manufactured to Polyphon’s designs, then quickly moving to newer more “Americanized” designs, which became the Regina lineup. As luck would have it, he lived in a house across the street from Frederick Otto, who, together with his sons, ran a successful manufacturing company specializing in surgical instruments. Brachhausen and Otto, as neighbors, shared a social life and bragged to one another of their respective commercial successes. Otto, however, cleverly learned from his new friend the many aspects of music box manufacture, and decided to have a go of it himself. To avoid patent infringement issues, he and his sons designed a new type of music box, a sort of hybrid of cylinder and disk movements, which they branded the “Capital”. The tapered music sheets looked similar in size and shape to the removable cuffs that gentlemen used on their dress clothes. Thus, the term Capital Cuff music box has stuck with these pieces to this day. Due to the competition, their neighborly relationship was now past history; Otto and Brachhausen entered into a long and litigious period, with Regina emerging victorious. It was a Pyrrhic victory, though, as the phonograph displaced music boxes soon after. This model being offered, is the Model “C”. It utilizes the largest cuffs that Capital offered, 7.75″ x 4.25″ x 3.25. The comb has 81 teeth, all in perfect condition with no replacements or damper issues. Everything is in wonderful condition, with the polished case measuring 28″ x 17″ x 12. This dates to 1895. Serial Number is C-393. 10 excellent cuffs will be supplied together with the machine. We have many additional cuffs available (at a discounted price to the purchaser of this music box). We have an optional original table available to the purchaser of this music box, a unique “Lazy Susan” carousel design that is almost impossible to acquire anywhere, at any price. This is your opportunity to acquire a rare and desirable music box of heirloom quality. Only the best, safest packing materials are utilized. We are a leading world-wide dealer and specialist in mechanical music, clocks and phonographs and stand by what we sell 100%. Musical Treasures of Miami. 2940 West Lake Vista Circle, Davie, FL 33328. Antique Music Boxes – Clocks – Phonographs. Best Quality Best Selection Best Guarantee. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes”. The seller is “musicaltreasuresofmiami” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland

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CAPITAL “CUFF” CAROUSEL TABLE. A very nice reproduction table, suitable for a Capital Cuff music box, Style B. It is an exact copy of an original “Lazy Susan” table supplied with Capital music boxes. The single rotating carousel has four (4) cuff holders, and the cuffs can be vertically stacked on top of each other, potentially accommodating about 20 cuffs. This was made in recent years and measures 24″ wide x 18″ deep x 31 high. This is a very solid, high-quality piece and the condition is excellent. Needless to say, the music box shown is not included with the table. Only the best, safest packing materials are utilized. We are a leading world-wide dealer and specialist in mechanical music, clocks and phonographs and stand by what we sell 100%. Musical Treasures of Miami. 2940 West Lake Vista Circle, Davie, FL 33328. Antique Music Boxes – Clocks – Phonographs. Best Quality Best Selection Best Guarantee. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes”. The seller is “musicaltreasuresofmiami” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Time Period Manufactured: 1970-Now

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Is it a Cylinder or Disk Music Box?? Perhaps the most unique music box ever created, with an intriguing back story, dating to the early 1890s. At that time, Polyphon Musikwerke of Germany decided to manufacture music boxes in the U. They sent Gustave Brachhausen to America with a mandate to begin manufacturing as soon as possible. Brackhausen set up shop in New Jersey and initially manufactured to Polyphons designs, then quickly moving to newer more Americanized designs, which became the Regina lineup. As luck would have it, he lived in a house across the street from Frederick Otto, who, together with his sons, ran a successful manufacturing company specializing in surgical instruments. Brachhausen and Otto, as neighbors, shared a social life and bragged to one another of their respective commercial successes. Otto, however, cleverly learned from his new friend the many aspects of music box manufacture, and decided to have a go of it himself. To avoid patent infringement issues, he and his sons designed a new type of music box, a sort of hybrid of cylinder and disk movements, which they branded the “Capital”. The tapered music sheets looked similar in size and shape to the removable cuffs that gentlemen used on their dress clothes. Thus, the term Capital Cuff music box has stuck with these pieces to this day. The neighborly relationship now past history, Otto and Brachhausen entered into a long and litigious period, with Regina emerging victorious. It was a pyrrhic victory, though, as the phonograph displaced music boxes soon after. This model being offered, is a STUNNING Model “B” (Duplex). It utilizes the medium-sized cuffs that Capital offered, 5.5″ x 4.25″ x 3.5. Everything is in wonderful, recently restored condition, with the polished oak case measuring 21″ x 14″ x 8.5. Ten (10) excellent cuffs will be supplied together with the machine. This is perhaps the finest example of a Capital Cuff music box we’ve ever encountered. Not the biggest, but definitely THE BEST. This is your opportunity to acquire a rare and desirable music box of heirloom quality. We also have a matching “Lazy Susan” table available for this music box! Also, we have in stock virtually every model of Capital music boxes ever made: A, B, C, D, & F. Some with matching tables as well. We are a leading world-wide dealer and specialist in mechanical music, clocks and phonographs and stand by what we sell 100%. Musical Treasures of Miami. 2940 West Lake Vista Circle, Davie, FL 33328. Antique Music Boxes – Clocks – Phonographs. Best Quality Best Selection Best Guarantee. The item “OUTSTANDING CAPITAL CUFF MUSIC BOX THE BEST” is in sale since Tuesday, May 4, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes\Pre-1900″. The seller is “musicaltreasuresofmiami” and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland

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Is it a Cylinder or Disk Music Box?? Perhaps the most unique music box ever created, with an intriguing back story, dating to the early 1890s. At that time, Polyphon Musikwerke of Germany decided to manufacture music boxes in the U. They sent Gustave Brachhausen to America with a mandate to begin manufacturing as soon as possible. Brackhausen set up shop in New Jersey and initially manufactured to Polyphons designs, then quickly moving to newer more Americanized designs, which became the Regina lineup. As luck would have it, he lived in a house across the street from Frederick Otto, who, together with his sons, ran a successful manufacturing company specializing in surgical instruments. Brachhausen and Otto, as neighbors, shared a social life and bragged to one another of their respective commercial successes. Otto, however, cleverly learned from his new friend the many aspects of music box manufacture, and decided to have a go of it himself. To avoid patent infringement issues, he and his sons designed a new type of music box, a sort of hybrid of cylinder and disk movements, which they branded the “Capital”. The tapered music sheets looked similar in size and shape to the removable cuffs that gentlemen used on their dress clothes. Thus, the term Capital Cuff music box has stuck with these pieces to this day. The neighborly relationship now past history, Otto and Brachhausen entered into a long and litigious period, with Regina emerging victorious. It was a pyrrhic victory, though, as the phonograph displaced music boxes soon after. This model being offered, is the Model “F” (Duplex Comb). It utilizes the largest cuffs that Capital offered, 7.75″ x 4.25″ x 3.25. The double combs each have 81 teeth, all in perfect condition with no replacements or damper issues. The F is the Holy Grail for Capital music box aficionados, very few were produced and has the best sound of all. Everything is in wonderful condition, with the polished mahogany case measuring 28″ x 17″ x 12. The Serial # is a very early F-3. Ten (10) excellent cuffs will be supplied together with the machine. This is your opportunity to acquire a rare and desirable music box of heirloom quality. We are a leading world-wide dealer and specialist in mechanical music, clocks and phonographs and stand by what we sell 100%. Musical Treasures of Miami. 2940 West Lake Vista Circle, Davie, FL 33328. Antique Music Boxes – Clocks – Phonographs. Best Quality Best Selection Best Guarantee. The item “RARE MODEL F DOUBLE COMB CAPITAL CUFF MUSIC BOX” is in sale since Wednesday, April 21, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes\Pre-1900″. The seller is “musicaltreasuresofmiami” and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland

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8 Capital Cuff music box Cuffs. 6 look to be in good playing condition. 2 are rusted and their condition is questionable. 3 are labeled the other 5 are missing their labels. Miserere From Troubadour No 552. Last Rose of Summer No 511. These are the larger cuffs. Small hole measures 3 1/2”, Large hole 4 1/4”, Length 5 1/2′. The item “8 Capital Cuff music box Cuffs” is in sale since Thursday, April 15, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes\Pre-1900″. The seller is “kfried7010″ and is located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Brand: Capital
• Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1900

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Is it a Cylinder or Disk Music Box?? Perhaps the most unique music box ever created, with an intriguing back story, dating to the early 1890s. At that time, Polyphon Musikwerke of Germany decided to manufacture music boxes in the U. They sent Gustave Brachhausen to America with a mandate to begin manufacturing as soon as possible. Brackhausen set up shop in New Jersey and initially manufactured to Polyphons designs, then quickly moving to newer more Americanized designs, which became the Regina lineup. As luck would have it, he lived in a house across the street from Frederick Otto, who, together with his sons, ran a successful manufacturing company specializing in surgical instruments. Brachhausen and Otto, as neighbors, shared a social life and bragged to one another of their respective commercial successes. Otto, however, cleverly learned from his new friend the many aspects of music box manufacture, and decided to have a go of it himself. To avoid patent infringement issues, he and his sons designed a new type of music box, a sort of hybrid of cylinder and disk movements, which they branded the “Capital”. The tapered music sheets looked similar in size and shape to the removable cuffs that gentlemen used on their dress clothes. Thus, the term Capital Cuff music box has stuck with these pieces to this day. The neighborly relationship now past history, Otto and Brachhausen entered into a long and litigious period, with Regina emerging victorious. It was a pyrrhic victory, though, as the phonograph displaced music boxes soon after. This model being offered, is the Model “F” (Duplex Comb). It utilizes the largest cuffs that Capital offered, 7.75″ x 4.25″ x 3.25. The double combs each have 81 teeth, all in perfect condition with no replacements or damper issues. The F is the Holy Grail for Capital music box aficionados, very few were produced and has the best sound of all. Everything is in wonderful condition, with the polished mahogany case measuring 28″ x 17″ x 12. The Serial # is a very early F-3. Ten (10) excellent cuffs will be supplied together with the machine. This is your opportunity to acquire a rare and desirable music box of heirloom quality. We are a leading world-wide dealer and specialist in mechanical music, clocks and phonographs and stand by what we sell 100%. Musical Treasures of Miami. 2940 West Lake Vista Circle, Davie, FL 33328. Antique Music Boxes – Clocks – Phonographs. Best Quality Best Selection Best Guarantee. The item “RARE MODEL F DOUBLE COMB CAPITAL CUFF MUSIC BOX” is in sale since Tuesday, March 2, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes\Pre-1900″. The seller is “musicaltreasuresofmiami” and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland

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Is it a Cylinder or Disk Music Box?? Perhaps the most unique music box ever created, with an intriguing back story, dating to the early 1890s. At that time, Polyphon Musikwerke of Germany decided to manufacture music boxes in the U. They sent Gustave Brachhausen to America with a mandate to begin manufacturing as soon as possible. Brackhausen set up shop in New Jersey and initially manufactured to Polyphons designs, then quickly moving to newer more Americanized designs, which became the Regina lineup. As luck would have it, he lived in a house across the street from Frederick Otto, who, together with his sons, ran a successful manufacturing company specializing in surgical instruments. Brachhausen and Otto, as neighbors, shared a social life and bragged to one another of their respective commercial successes. Otto, however, cleverly learned from his new friend the many aspects of music box manufacture, and decided to have a go of it himself. To avoid patent infringement issues, he and his sons designed a new type of music box, a sort of hybrid of cylinder and disk movements, which they branded the “Capital”. The tapered music sheets looked similar in size and shape to the removable cuffs that gentlemen used on their dress clothes. Thus, the term Capital Cuff music box has stuck with these pieces to this day. The neighborly relationship now past history, Otto and Brachhausen entered into a long and litigious period, with Regina emerging victorious. It was a pyrrhic victory, though, as the phonograph displaced music boxes soon after. This model being offered, is the Model “F” (Duplex). It utilizes the largest cuffs that Capital offered, 7.75″ x 4.25″ x 3.25. The double combs each have 81 teeth, all in perfect condition with no replacements or damper issues. The F is the Holy Grail for Capital music box aficionados, very few were produced and has the best sound of all. Everything is in wonderful condition, with the polished mahogany case measuring 28″ x 17″ x 12. The Serial # is a very early F-3. Nine (9) excellent cuffs will be supplied together with the machine. This is your opportunity to acquire a rare and desirable music box of heirloom quality. We are a leading world-wide dealer and specialist in mechanical music, clocks and phonographs and stand by what we sell 100%. Musical Treasures of Miami. 2940 West Lake Vista Circle, Davie, FL 33328. Antique Music Boxes – Clocks – Phonographs. Best Quality Best Selection Best Guarantee. The item “RARE MODEL F DOUBLE COMB CAPITAL CUFF MUSIC BOX” is in sale since Wednesday, February 10, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes\Pre-1900″. The seller is “musicaltreasuresofmiami” and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland

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Is it a Cylinder or Disk Music Box?? Perhaps the most unique music box ever created, with an intriguing back story, dating to the early 1890s. At that time, Polyphon Musikwerke of Germany decided to manufacture music boxes in the U. They sent Gustave Brackhausen to America with a mandate to begin manufacturing as soon as possible. Brackhausen set up shop in New Jersey and initially manufactured to Polyphons designs, then quickly moving to newer more Americanized designs, which became the Regina lineup. As luck would have it, he lived in a house across the street from Frederick Otto, who, together with his sons, ran a successful manufacturing company specializing in surgical instruments. Brackhausen and Otto, as neighbors, shared a social life and bragged to one another of their respective commercial successes. Otto, however, cleverly learned from his new friend the many aspects of music box manufacture, and decided to have a go of it himself. To avoid patent infringement issues, he and his sons designed a new type of music box, a sort of hybrid of cylinder and disk movements, which they branded the “Capital”. The tapered music sheets looked similar in size and shape to the removable cuffs that gentlemen used on their dress clothes. Thus, the term Capital Cuff music box has stuck with these pieces to this day. The neighborly relationship now past history, Otto and Brackhausen entered into a long and litigious period, with Regina emerging victorious. It was a pyrrhic victory, though, as the phonograph displaced music boxes soon after. This model being offered, is the Model “C”. It utilizes the largest cuffs that Capital offered, 7.75″ x 4.25″ x 3.25. The comb has 71 teeth, all in perfect condition with no replacements or damper issues. The other interesting aspect of this music box is the spring mechanism, invented by Gustav Otto, comprising elliptical springs and a chain drive, similar to a fusee. This is found in only a few of Otto’s music boxes and much rarer than the conventional barrel spring more commonly found. Everything is in wonderful condition, with the polished oak case measuring 27″ x 17″ x 10. The Serial # is a very early C-20. Six (6) excellent cuffs will be supplied together with the machine. This is your opportunity to acquire a rare and desirable music box. We also have a Model B and a Model F in stock, please inquire if interested. We are a leading world-wide dealer and specialist in mechanical music, clocks and phonographs and stand by what we sell 100%. Musical Treasures of Miami. 2940 West Lake Vista Circle, Davie, FL 33328. Antique Music Boxes – Clocks – Phonographs. Best Quality Best Selection Best Guarantee. The item “RARE MODEL C FUSEE-DRIVE CAPITAL CUFF MUSIC BOX” is in sale since Tuesday, February 9, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes\Pre-1900″. The seller is “musicaltreasuresofmiami” and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland

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HERE IS ANOTHER ORIGINAL CAPITAL CUFF SLEEVE. THE PAINT IS AVERAGE AND IS FLAKING LIKE YOU OFTEN SEE OF THESE. YOU CAN SEE THE TITLE IS ” THE DARKIES DREAM “. HAVE A AWESOME WEEK. The item “ANTIQUE CAPITAL CUFF SLEEVE CYLINDER MUSIC BOX, THE DARKIES DREAM” is in sale since Saturday, January 25, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes\Pre-1900″. The seller is “croakinfrog” and is located in Brockport, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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