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6/57 Cartel by unknown maker circa 1880 - SOLD

Original tune sheet
Restored 2022 – Comb and dampers by The Music Box Restorer.
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12/72 Cartel - SOLD

A large cartel playing mainly hymns, some identified.
Comb and dampers repaired September 2023
Box re polished September 2023
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8/38 Mermod Freres cartel no 81065 circa 1895 - SOLD

Unrestored but plays well. No damaged or missing parts.
With original tunesheet in great condition

6/41 Ami Rivenc Cartel no 42765 circa 1893 - SOLD

Movement and case restored 2021 – included re-veneering the back and front of the box.
A few dampers require attention.
Original pristine tune sheet
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2/55 JGM movement in Victorian ‘The Seaside’ photo album

Movement restored 2023.
Some damage to album spine but otherwise good condition
Includes custom made slip case
SOLD for £100 in October 2023

2/50 Cuendet bespoke (up cycled) - SOLD June 2023

Lovely period box with embroidered butterfly in oval panel with simple carved patterns to lid, from and sides.
Fitted with restored 50 note Cuendet movement playing:
Hoch vom Dachstein an Fantasie by Lange (High from Dachstein)
The Old Chalet (Swiss traditional)

Crown Devon 'Widdicombe Fair' Tankard by Fieldings

Fieldings Crown Devon Tankard Music Box depicting Widdicombe Fair in mint condition.
Quality 18 note Thorens musical movement fully cleaned, serviced and tested.
Plays "Widdicombe Fair"
Fabulous original condition. No chips or marks.
Ro.No. 804874

Sold for £35 plus carriage
Sold December 2022

Swisscross Barrel Organ Kit

Simple Maniville music box made from an incomplete kit. Plays Happy Wanderer
This item sold in October for £20 Click here

1/18 Dr Zhivago (Lara's Theme)

Tyrollean Scene top with Mapsa movement
Required a service to remove congealed oil
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Ceramic Lady with Harp

In mint condition. Sold on EBay July 2022

Mahogany Trinket Box

A Mahogany trinket box with 18 note Lador musical movement playing "The Harry Lime Theme from The Third Man"
Box has been relined with dark red velour. Silk lining in the lid is original.
Movement cleaned, serviced and tested.
External panels polished with shellac.

SOLD in May 2022 for £45

Crown Devon Box Hunting Scene Box

Fieldings Crown Devon Box with Hunting scenes on lid, front and back panels in mint condition
Quality 18 note Thorens all metal musical movement fully cleaned, serviced and tested.
Plays "Do ya ken John Peel"
Fabulous original condition. No chips or marks. Some slight crazing, which is to be expected.
Ro.No. 21901

SOLD July 2022 for £50