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Painting of Stüber barrel organ finished

February 14, 2010 by Oliver Dreer | 0 comments

We finally finished painting the Stüber barrel organ. We used the Bauernmalerei style which is popular in Switzerland for all kind of wooden objects.

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January 23, 2010
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Reuge 36 tone music box

I found this new music box on ricardo, a local auction platform in Switerland. It’s built by a hobbyist, but uses a Reuge mechanic. It’s a nice wooden box, music stops automatically when both songs are finished. It features 2 … Continue reading →

Christmas Music Box with animation

December 13, 2009 by Oliver Dreer | 0 comments

We found this music box in a local antique shop. It’s marked “© Matrix Industries – Made in China”. In the front it says “Family Christmas”. I have no idea where this is from, or how old it is. It features a mechanical music box that also animates 4 figures. If someone has any idea where this could come from, please contact me.

Update: this is a Enesco music box from 1993, called “Decorating Christmas Tree” (#50302) – thanks to PageCreations for the tip!

November 1, 2009
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Mr. Christmas Matchbox Music Box

One of the smaller music boxes that are currently available. Plays Jingle Bells from a mechanical music box, and the scenery rotates with it. It’s a rather short melody, but still quite nice, considering the small package. They are available … Continue reading →

October 3, 2009
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Category Archives: Music Box

Painting of Stüber barrel organ finished

Reuge 36 tone music box

Christmas Music Box with animation

Mr. Christmas Matchbox Music Box

Stüber Kit Barrel Organ

Reuge/Thorens AD30 disc music box

Jobin Musicboxes

Update on Cuendet Music Box

Mechanical Music Boxes