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Contains diagrams of the various types of mechanical movements used over the centuries, indices of manufacturers, box styles, and tune sheets, complete American and British patent lists, and tips on maintaining, repairing, and purchasing boxes. Many of the loveliest musical boxes ever crafted are illustrated in color, with hundreds more b/w photos showing their mechanical workings. 80 diagrams explaining their functions help collectors use, maintain and repair boxes in their collections.
Documents the history of the musical box and its antecedents on side one, followed by music played on various musical boxes in the Victoria and Albert Museum on side two.
Covers the history, construction, manufacturing, tuning, restoration, and music of these classic American and European parlor instruments.