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The Carousel Music
Box
Mr. Christmas
This exquisite holiday
"Carousel" animated music box replica has 2 sleighs, 8 decorated horses
and riders. They move up and down and around as the music plays 30 songs
- a real treasure.
It's just like the
one your grandparents might have had. As an heirloom of tomorrow, it makes
a great gift for a special person or occasion. And, don't forget to treat
yourself to the gift of music. Order
today! $100.00
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Many believe that the
first music box was designed for the amusement and entertainment of Marie Antoinette.
History, on the other hand, reveals the availability of musical clocks constructed
in the 16th century for royalty and the wealthy. The musical tones were derived
by notching a revolving disc striking a single pin.
The music box proper
was introduced by Antoine Favre, a Swiss watchmaker, in 1796, enabling the middle
class to dance and enjoy the popular music of the period in the privacy of their
homes. The latter half of the 19th century rewarded the world with the enchanting
melodies of the disc player, the predecessor of the contemporary phonograph,
tapes and discs. These instruments were not only produced in Europe, but had
great success by American manufacturers.
Today, Reuge of St.
Croix, Switzerland, is the only musical element manufacturer of consequence
in Europe. No musical movements are currently developed in the United States.
Prior to World War II,
the Japanese, not to be outdone, had developed exquisite clocks enriched with
intricate musicals of their own design.
In 1947, Rokuichi Yamada
founded Sankyo Manufacturing Company, and imitating the Swiss, became the most
prominent supplier of musicals in the east, rivaling the sound and quality of
the best in Switzerland.
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