Music Box Companies - manufacturers of these musical wonders
What are the most famous music box companies? Where do they come
from, these little marvels of music and hand-created artisanship?
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A hundred years before radio, MTV and iPods, music box manufacturers
were enchanting the world with not very large miracles in a box.
Beautiful to behold, mesmerizing to watch, and amazing in musical
details, these little boxes were - and still are- the ultimate
in heirloom gifts that will delight generations to come.
Companies that first manufactured music boxes
The original pioneers of music box companies are reputed to be
European, particularly German, Swiss and Bavarian artistry. These
original antique boxes now sell on eBay and in private estate
sales for as much as $4,000. Owning an intact antique music box
is the equivalent of owning a vintage Rolls Royce or cloisonné
vase from the early Orient.
Fortunately, today's recent music box manufacturers take great
pride in duplicating the craftsmanship and exquisite details of
the manufacturers of the early 1800's. Carrying lines of current-themed
boxes as well as undying classics, the music box masters of today
continue to produce achingly beautifully looking heirlooms with
precious, intricate carvings combined with long-established musical
classics and present melodies destined for greatness.
Music Box Companies - American, German and Swiss
The maker of the first music box in Europe has faded into legend,
although there several speculations about their original origin.
What is known is that the first music box company in America,
the revered Regina Company, manufactured the first American-designed
music box in Rahway, New Jersey about a hundred years ago. As
time goes, American artists joined the European masters in carving
magnificent and captivating creations in wood, stone, metal and
now more modern materials such as clear acrylics. In music box
manufacturers of renowned repute, no part of the box is entirely
mass-made excluding minor accessories prefer winding keys and
the cloth lining. Otherwise, the constructing of the music box
is accomplished by hand, down to the coordination of the music-creating
elements.
UNIQUENESS OF REUGE MUSIC BOXES
Charles Reuge was just a watch maker when he moved from Val-de-Travers
to Sainte - Croix in 1865. It was there than he changed his tune
and started incorporating music movements into the making of his
pocket watches. The Reuge music box would be born not too... (read more)
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Many music box manufacturers focus exclusively on a special type
of box, like Thomas Kincaid, Victorian Trolley, White Christmas,
Queen Anne Victorian, Mr. Christmas, and Van Gogh's Starry Night
series all center around Christmas, the era of Queen Victoria,
and Impressionist painting. The Irish Blessing business uses traditional
motifs of leprechauns, roses and shamrocks, along with such tunes
as "When Irish Eyes are Smiling," "Danny Boy,"
and "My Wild Irish Rose." It is possible even discover
a striking Renoir La Loge music box designed from mahogany, black
finish, varnish, and gold risers imported from Italy!
Other music box companies may develop boxes in a series, but
as well design other types of boxes with differing styles of music.
For example, The Elegant Music Box made a series of animal-themed
music boxes with river otters, sea turtles, butterflies and hummingbirds.
Nevertheless, they also produce Mothers' Day boxes and boxes made
with soothing melodies for infants. The Maine Music Box Company
produces a vast array of box designs and melodies as does the
San Francisco Music Box Manufacturer on the other side of the
continent.
From the whimsical to the spiritual, music box manufacturers
have a rich history of producing wonderful and soothing works
of art, suitable for several rooms in your home, and for truly
lasting gifts.
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