Music box appraisal

sfsi — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:26:43 +0000

While music box collecting could be expensive, it’s essential to remember to make certain the item that is being bought has an appraisal value. Take your time and develop your appraisal check list which could be used in all music box purchases. Some things to look for before you have it appraised are unfastened, broken or missing parts. Chipped or cracked veneer or inlays; look to see if the style on the lid is definitely an inlay and never a transfer. It’s also essential to verify that the mechanism isn’t broken or corroded. Listen to make certain the tune of the music box is complete and smooth. If it skips or has areas where the music is distorted you may need to replace the mechanism before bringing it into your appraiser.

If you find a music box that you truly like but it has defects, go ahead and purchase it! Generally, everything is able to be replaced if you’ve got the time, cash or concern. Or talk with someone that knows music box repair and is reliable enough to help you.

When purchasing a music box at an auction, look at the piece prior towards the auction. Make certain you examine the box cautiously and decide how valuable it really it is for you. This will also make sure that you remain inside your budget!

New music boxes can be delicate or fragile. Therefore, with regards to transporting your music box you should be careful. There are precautions to take to make sure that your valuable collectible isn’t broken in any way. Wrap it in a small blanket if you need to. recommendations include placing the piece on the floor within the automobile, or have someone hold it on their lap. Remember to never stand a music box on its end. When transporting a cylindrical music box, position it to maintain a secure vertical position so that the cylinder doesn’t bounce up and down. This could cause it to become misaligned and it will affect the appraisal cost and performance. Extra suggestions include using bubble plastic or foam to wrap your valuable in. Using big powerful crates for very expensive big music boxes (best to let the professionals pack it) and placing “breakable” or “handle like glass” on the crate if it has to be shipped a lengthy distance.

Very expensive Porter music boxes

sfsi — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:21:13 +0000

Amazing . . . but who in their right mind?

Vermont is home of the Porter Music Box Company. Known worldwide for their design of superior musical instruments. The core idea of their heirloom music box creativity originated from the Victorian Europe culture. The Porters are the largest disc style music box manufacture in the world today. They stand above the crowd by continuing producing discs with a selection of around 900 tunes, they are truly the leaders in this field. The discs can also be played on many antique musical boxes bearing the Polyphon and Regina names.

Each component of their music box is handcrafted and assembled in their own shop at Randolph, Vermont. The precision and quality of the components and all the musical combs are machined by their craftsmen right in their own shop. High precision CNC lathes and premium quality tools are essential when producing these masterpieces. The attention to detail is the secret to Porter’s trademark sounds of multiple octave notes and rich harmonic resonance. The Porter Music Box brings splendor of antiquity to your home or business in one exquisite piece. Encased in beauty, Porter Music Boxes are cradled in cabinets imported exclusively from Italy. Each work of art features intricate inlays of the finest woods.

Porter Music Box Co. can be contacted at:
Porter Music Box Company Inc.,
U.S. Route 66 ~ PO Box 424 ~ Randolph VT 05060
(802) 728-9694 ~ (800) 635-1938 ~ FAX (802) 728-9699
Contact us at: info@portermusicbox.com
Website: Porter Music Box
dynamically open from
May 1st – October 31
Hours 8:00A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST

The Sound of a Porter . . . .

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travel cases – leather jewelry boxes

sfsi — Mon, 03 May 2010 02:05:54 +0000

Leather jewelry boxes and travel cases range in price from under $20 to several hundred dollars. The boxes are actually made out of wood or some other composite material and then wrapped with leather. Some of the different types of leather you’ll see on these boxes are suede and died leather of all colors.
These are only a few of the large variety of leather jewelry boxes but give you a general idea of what to look for. We’ve listed some of our favorites and hope you find that box that’s perfect for your loved one.

* Leather jewelry boxes

If you are always on the road and you want to carry some jewelry with you, think about buying a small leather jewelry box where you can keep some pieces of jewelry with you when you travel. There are plenty of small leather jewelry storage boxes which are handy and are ideal for traveling. Perhaps consider a small jewelry travel case.

Leather jewelry boxes are nice especially for modern women and men like you. Forget about those traditional music jewelry boxes that play the music of Bach or Mozart when you open them.

* Travel cases for your jewelry

Travel cases usually have compartments that touch the inside of the lid or slide out of the case. The storage compartments are divided into sections for necklaces and two or more smaller ones for earrings, rings, and bracelets. Some unique jewelry boxes offer a locking mechanism.

Jewelry rolls have individual plastic zippered or snapped compartments of varying sizes. They are then rolled up and fastened with a ribbon or a strap to keep it secure.

Both of these styles have advantages and disadvantages. The roll tucks easily into a suitcase or travel bag and provides less protection while the jewelry travel cases take up more space and provide better storage protection for expensive pieces.