Musical Box: A Guide for Collectors (Hardcover, New Ed)

Musical boxes have been made by master artisans since the 1700s, playing classical music, hymns, operatic arias and popular tunes by means of discs or cylinders. The industry started in Europe, flourishing in Switzerland, Germany, and Great Britain, finally crossing the Atlantic to America, before ending in the early 20th century. this book is the definitive reference for anyone interested in the history of music, mechanical music, and musical technology, with complete diagrams of the various types of mechanical movements used over the centuries, indexes of manufacturers, box styles, and tune sheets, complete American and British patent lists, tips on maintaining, repairing, and purchasing boxes, and a price guide. Many of the loveliest musical boxes ever crafted are illustrated in full color in this book, with hundreds more black and white photographs showing their mechanical workings. Eighty detailed diagrams explaining their functions help collectors use, maintain and repair the boxes in their collections.

General

Imprint:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	1997
First published:	July 2007
Authors:	Dr.,Arthur,W.J.G. Ord-Hume
Dimensions:	279 x 216 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	336
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-88740-764-2
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Antiques & collectables > Antique clocks & watches > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles > Mechanical musical instruments Books > Music > Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles > Mechanical musical instruments
LSN:	0-88740-764-1
Barcode:	9780887407642

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