When was the Regina music box made?
The Regina Music Box Co. began its remarkable historic journey in 1885 as the Symphonion Music Box Co. in Leipzig-Gohlis, Germany. Symphonion was the first to mass-produce an immensely popular metal disc player with a sound much like a music box.
What is the endless screw in a music box?
This means that when all is said and done the only thing holding back the force of the mainspring is the endless screw of your music box.
How do I clean my Regina music box discs?
You can clean the bottom side of a corroded disc with a wire brush and a solvent such as WD40. If the projections are rusty you should throw away the disc. Broken projections can jam the mechanism and cause broken teeth.
Where can I buy antique music boxes?
M.S. Rau houses an exceptional collection of antique music boxes for sale from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries that will interest history buffs and collectors alike. Find a beautiful collectible music box to add to your antique collection.
Where can I buy a handmade Symphonion music box?
M.S. Rau carries some of the world’s finest handmade and rare symphonion music boxes from America, Germany and Switzerland. We will help you find an antique piece that you and your family will treasure for years to come. If you already collect musical instruments, a handmade collectible music box is the perfect addition to your collection.
How big is a Symphonion music box disc?
These 8 1/4″ discs for the Symphonion music box can be surprisingly scarce. Stock up now, while you have the chance. Learn music box repair skills, and do it yourself and save, with this unrestored 15 1/2 inch project Polyphon.
How big are the discs for the Imperial Symphonion?
A lot of 18 thirteen inch plus discs for the Imperial Symphonion. The universal discs look as if they will fit two styles of machine. These 8 1/4″ discs for the Symphonion music box can be surprisingly scarce. Stock up now, while you have the chance.