Mid-Century “Alpine Pastoral” Bisque Musical Figurine
A hand-painted bisque porcelain music box featuring two figures in traditional Germanic/Alpine attire—a boy in lederhosen and a girl in a dirndl-style dress
Museum Category Automata
Rotating Musical Automaton, Circa 1960s
A mechanical music box featuring a rotating figural topper
Mid-century, Inspired by the ‘Hummel’ music box
A mid-century ceramic music box featuring two children and their dog huddled beneath a shared umbrella. This piece captures a quiet moment of companionship, rendered in a hand-painted style reminiscent of traditional German figurines.
Swiss Thorens Hummel “Stormy Weather” Box
It plays the Disney classic “When You Wish Upon a Star” from Pinocchio (1940), which was a very popular tune for Swiss exports to the American and European markets in the 1950s.
Swiss Reuge “Edelweiss” Hummel Box
A genuine Reuge Swiss Musical Movement playing the iconic melody “Edelweiss” from The Sound of Music.
Reuge Swiss “Tiny Bubbles” Bell Box
Movement: A premium Reuge (Sainte-Croix, Switzerland) mechanical movement. It features a 36-note comb and a striking single bell mechanism, which adds a percussive “ding” to the melody.
Aero-Voyage Enameled Music Box
Material: Enameled metal (tinplate), likely European or Japanese origin from the 1960s or 70s.
Thorens, Mid-Century “Brahms’ Lullaby” Music Box
Art Style: Features a classic lithograph of a young boy in traditional Alpine attire (lederhosen), characteristic of the Hummel or Anri aesthetic popular in the 1940s–60s.
Lador “Puppet on a String” Swiss Music Box with Children Under Umbrella Illustration
This vintage Swiss music box pairs a classic Lador mechanical movement with a tender, storybook‑style illustration. The lid features two children standing closely together beneath a large black umbrella, accompanied by a small white dog at their feet. Their traditional…
“Dr. Zhivago” Swiss Music Box with Storybook Goose‑Chase Illustration
This vintage Swiss music box combines a playful storybook illustration with a finely crafted mechanical movement. The lid features a charming scene of a young child walking through a countryside setting while two geese follow eagerly behind. The warm colors,…
