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Features: Round black lacquered tin body Chromolithograph paper lid depicting a Victorian-era child in teal/blue clothing with a garden scene – a classic decorative motif of the era Side-wind mechanism with original white porcelain/bone knob Still plays music – mechanism is functional Brass winding components visible through lid wear Condition: Aged/worn as expected for a 100+ year old piece. The lithographed paper top shows significant wear and has areas of loss/holes. The black body is intact. The music mechanism works and plays. No maker’s marks identified. A wonderful piece for collectors of antique music boxes, Victorian toys, or automata.

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THIS IS AN ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH MANIVELLE (MEANS HAND CRANK) MUSIC BOX IN WORKING ORDER. IT IS IN VERY GOOD COSMETIC CONDITION ALSO FOR IT’S AGE. THE PIECE MEASURES APPROX 3 1/4″ ACROSS, AND 1 1/2″ TALL not including the crank, 2 1/8 tall including the crank. Please see all photos and video for the exact music box you will receive.

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Criterion Disk Music Box. Criterion Manivelle Music Box #358. After their illustrious entry into the music box world via the “Capital Cuff”, this was the very first true disk music box offering by the New Jersey, USA firm of F. Indeed, it was designated as Model “00”. The single-comb mechanism, with 44 teeth, is hand-driven by a crank from the front. This type of music box historically was called a “manivelle” type. The oak case measures 10 3/8″ x 9 1/8″ x 6 7/8. The music disks are 8 3/4 diameter, and five (5) are furnished with this music box, including some Christmas titles. Playing condition is excellent, with great sound. A very nice music box at a very reasonable price, especially considering it’s fine cosmetic and playing condition! We are a leading world-wide dealer and specialist in mechanical music, clocks and phonographs and stand by what we sell 100%. We have many hundreds of items for sale at. Musical Treasures of Miami. Antique Music Boxes – Clocks – Phonographs. Best Quality Best Selection Best Guarantee.

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Criterion Disk Music Box. Criterion Manivelle Music Box #358. After their illustrious entry into the music box world via the “Capital Cuff”, this was the very first true disk music box offering by the New Jersey, USA firm of F. Indeed, it was designated as Model “00”. The single-comb mechanism, with 44 teeth, is hand-driven by a crank from the front. This type of music box historically was called a “manivelle” type. The oak case measures 10 3/8″ x 9 1/8″ x 6 7/8. The music disks are 8 3/4 diameter, and five (5) are furnished with this music box, including some Christmas titles. Playing condition is excellent, with great sound. A very nice music box at a very reasonable price, especially considering it’s fine cosmetic and playing condition! We are a leading world-wide dealer and specialist in mechanical music, clocks and phonographs and stand by what we sell 100%. We have many hundreds of items for sale at. Musical Treasures of Miami. Antique Music Boxes – Clocks – Phonographs. Best Quality Best Selection Best Guarantee.

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Antique Manivelle French Hand Crank Music Box – Works! Good condition with age related wear such as dents, scratches and paint loss. Please see pictures for details and condition.

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From Switzerland, a musical hand-cranked music box sure to delight p. Just over 2 across.

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Antique One-Air Wood Manivelle Music Box, Circa 1885 Works.

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These are from the mid-1800’s to around 1900. Some are very rare types. They make very nice gifts. Size: 4 1/8 x 3 1/4 x 2 3/4 Unsure of date. Has “Made In Switzerland” stamped on the bottom. Plays lullaby “Rock A Bye Baby”. Member of the Musical Box Society International. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes”. The seller is “just-quality” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1900

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For sale is a vintage children’s music box. Manivelle, meaning it is a music box that works as the handle is being turned. Not a wind up. The colors and graphics are in excellent condition. Just over 3 inches in diameter. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes”. The seller is “marioncupcake” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Republic of Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.

• Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1900

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They make very nice gifts. Size: 7 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 4 inches. Lid: Portrait of young woman in dark colors. Plays “Sweet Bye and Bye”. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Music Boxes”. The seller is “wright-audio” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Thorens
• Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1900

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