1/18 Musical Trinket Box
This little box was shown to me when visiting family in Sydney, Australia, in September 2022
It originally belonged to Natalie's Grandma, Rhoda Walker, from Marlborough, Wiltshire.
It is the only possession that Natalie has that belonged to Rho and is therefore a significant part of the family history.
Unfortunately, the box and movement were not in the best of condition, with one end to the lid missing completely, dodgy hinge, a broken tooth and in desperate need of some tender loving care, so it came back to England for restoration.
It originally belonged to Natalie's Grandma, Rhoda Walker, from Marlborough, Wiltshire.
It is the only possession that Natalie has that belonged to Rho and is therefore a significant part of the family history.
Unfortunately, the box and movement were not in the best of condition, with one end to the lid missing completely, dodgy hinge, a broken tooth and in desperate need of some tender loving care, so it came back to England for restoration.
Photos of the box when it arrived in the UK on 28th September 2022
17th October - First day of restoration
20th October - Cramps removed and a quick clean up before the next stage.
1st November - Inside cleaned up, clear lid cut and drilled and cover re-glued due to delamination.
2nd November - Movement on it's way back from The Music Box Restorer.
4th November - Movement cleaned, oiled and reassembled. New hinges fitted, Box lined. Final wax.
1st November - Inside cleaned up, clear lid cut and drilled and cover re-glued due to delamination.
2nd November - Movement on it's way back from The Music Box Restorer.
4th November - Movement cleaned, oiled and reassembled. New hinges fitted, Box lined. Final wax.
5th November 2022 - Finished - ready to pack and ship
23rd November - It's back in Sydney, where it belongs, and will be loved by the girls.
The movement plays White Christmas by Irving Berlin and sung by Bing Crosby.
The movement plays White Christmas by Irving Berlin and sung by Bing Crosby.