Musical boxes as we know them have been around at least since the end of the 18th century. They were the creations of the finest European artisans and served to bring automatic music into the homes of people who might probably never get the opportunity to hear the popular music of the age, the latest operatic arias, rousing marches or Sunday hymns.
This book is the definitive history of the musical box and describes the origins and development of all types of automatic instrument from cylinder musical box through musical watches and snuff-boxes to the disc-playing musical boxes and organette.
A major section is a comprehensive list or makers, patentees and agents together with a guide to identifying trade-marks and tune-sheets. There are also lists of European and American patents. Illustrated extensively with superb photographs in colour and black and white as well as extensive line drawings.
343 pages including price guide.
ISBN 0-88740-764-1
Final copies from the Author at £35 plus postage and packing.