The music box, or also known as a musical box, makes it feel like it has been around since history began. This unique item certainly has the history that can become a myth. Before radio and television existed, they offered both young and old pure entertainment.
The history of the music box began in the early 19th century. However, as far as that time is concerned, the article has changed very little. It still contains pins that are set into a rotating disc or cylinder. The cylinder has teeth that hit this metal comb inside the novelty. When this comb brushes against the cylinder and hits the teeth, this is where the music is heard.
There are types of this item that have some “decorations” on them, such as the ballerina music boxes that can be seen in some advertisements.
These novelty items originated from the snuffbox, an item that men kept inside their pockets. Eventually, the imagined musical item came in various sizes, some as small as a snuffbox, while others were the size of a chair.
With the passage of time, the common music box became something that could be easily placed on the tables, small and convenient in size. At the end of the 19th century, those who made this novelty also came to populate the streets of American cities.
After that many of these have been made to celebrate occasions like graduations and birthdays. The music they play can be pieces of classical music composed by some like Beethoven or they can play famous tunes from a well known movie. Such a novelty item could also be intricately designed according to individual tastes, such as ballerina music boxes. A sculpted carved ballerina can be placed on top of the music box and when played, the ballerina spins on top of the music box.
You can look for an item like this at your nearest specialty store, but you should save some money as these can cost you dearly. A music box can be a highly detailed piece of work and is most often made by hand.
Owning this fantastic novelty item or giving it as a gift can be a bit extraordinary, but pleasantly surprising as they are not expected to be given as gifts. You can take pride in owning one, as a ballerina ballerina music box is a rare and unique item. It can be the repository of many memories of friends, family and someone special. It’s easy to enjoy one. All you have to do is wind it up, close it and listen as the music soothes your senses.