Cylinder after polishing
Links
Here are some helpful links:
Associations, Museums & History
Association of Music Box Collectors (AMBC) Based in the UK
The Music Box Society of Great Britain (MBSGB) Based in the UK
Music Box Society International (MBSI) Based in the USA
First Austrian Music Box Society (FAMBS) Based in Austria
Singapore Music Box Museum
Christian Rossier Museum based in Saillon, Switzerland
History of Thorens
Associations, Museums & History
Association of Music Box Collectors (AMBC) Based in the UK
The Music Box Society of Great Britain (MBSGB) Based in the UK
Music Box Society International (MBSI) Based in the USA
First Austrian Music Box Society (FAMBS) Based in Austria
Singapore Music Box Museum
Christian Rossier Museum based in Saillon, Switzerland
History of Thorens
Publications & Identification Aids
MBSG Tune Sheets on-line. This is a downloadable pdf of over 500 tune sheets that may be able to help with the identification of the maker of a music box. This is not guaranteed as many are by unknown makers. At the end there are dating sheet for ten of the most prolific makers.
Kevin McElhone Mechanical Music
MBSG Tune Sheets on-line. This is a downloadable pdf of over 500 tune sheets that may be able to help with the identification of the maker of a music box. This is not guaranteed as many are by unknown makers. At the end there are dating sheet for ten of the most prolific makers.
Kevin McElhone Mechanical Music
Restorers
The Music Box Restorer. James Preddy has his workshop in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, UK
Stephen T.P Kember, based in Rye, East Suxxex, UK
Darren J Wallace, based in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada. Only contactable via Facebook
Nancy Fratti Music Boxes, based in Canastota, NY State, USA
Music Box Repair & Restoration, based in Menlo Park, California, USA
The Music Box Restorer. James Preddy has his workshop in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, UK
Stephen T.P Kember, based in Rye, East Suxxex, UK
Darren J Wallace, based in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada. Only contactable via Facebook
Nancy Fratti Music Boxes, based in Canastota, NY State, USA
Music Box Repair & Restoration, based in Menlo Park, California, USA
Supplies
Nancy Fratti Tools, based in Canastota, NY State, USA. Comprehensive catalogue of supplies that are very hard to find elsewhere.
N.J.Dean & Co Ltd, based in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, UK
QJS Marquetry, based in Eccleshall, Staffordshire, UK - Supplier of off the shelf and bespoke laser cut inlays
Niche Locks, based in Windenhall, West Midlands, UK - Suppliers of quality cabinet hardware
Original Marquetry, based in Westbury on Trym, Bristol, UK - Suppliers of anything to do with the manufacture of small boxes
Restoration Materials, based in Bury, Lancashire, UK - Suppliers of finishes, hardware & inlay materials
Quicktest, based in Watford, UK - Suppliers of clock keys, tools and testers
Clockworks, based in Huntingdon, Massachusetts, USA - Suppliers of clock parts and tools
Hobby's, based in London, UK - Suppliers of parts, materials and tools for hobbyists
Classic Hand Tools, based in Witnesham, Ipswich, UK - Suppliers of quality hand tools
Nancy Fratti Tools, based in Canastota, NY State, USA. Comprehensive catalogue of supplies that are very hard to find elsewhere.
N.J.Dean & Co Ltd, based in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, UK
QJS Marquetry, based in Eccleshall, Staffordshire, UK - Supplier of off the shelf and bespoke laser cut inlays
Niche Locks, based in Windenhall, West Midlands, UK - Suppliers of quality cabinet hardware
Original Marquetry, based in Westbury on Trym, Bristol, UK - Suppliers of anything to do with the manufacture of small boxes
Restoration Materials, based in Bury, Lancashire, UK - Suppliers of finishes, hardware & inlay materials
Quicktest, based in Watford, UK - Suppliers of clock keys, tools and testers
Clockworks, based in Huntingdon, Massachusetts, USA - Suppliers of clock parts and tools
Hobby's, based in London, UK - Suppliers of parts, materials and tools for hobbyists
Classic Hand Tools, based in Witnesham, Ipswich, UK - Suppliers of quality hand tools
Workshop Tips and Guides
Brass cleaner
How to Clean a Music Box (Small size) - Apologies for the adverts.
Brass cleaner
How to Clean a Music Box (Small size) - Apologies for the adverts.
General Information
Reuge Prepare to be gobsmacked!
The Music Box Man
Mechanical Music Radio
Regina Music Box Center
Reuge Prepare to be gobsmacked!
The Music Box Man
Mechanical Music Radio
Regina Music Box Center