5 Tips for Beginning A Music Box Collection
by Jenny Dobson
Since the end of the 18th century, the finest European artisans were able to create home entertainment when there was no other kind, with the inception of the music box. The music that they played were mainly the popular songs from opera as well as traditional songs and hymns. Antique collectors everywhere love collecting music boxes because of their unique history. There are a variety of boxes that collectors look for in: ballerina boxes, carousel music boxes, inlaid music boxes and others. If you are interested in kicking off your collection, check out these five tips to help you get started.
#1. Quality vs Quantity. Decide how much you'd like to spend, and what you'd like to spend it on based on your specific tastes. If you decide on quality, take your time with your collection and only choose the pieces that are most desirable for your taste.
#2: Take your individual taste into account. This will influence what types of music boxes you will collect. Some collectors might prefer only miniature pieces, or rare music boxes. Others music box collectors might desire to focus on disc boxes, Regina's, Stella's, or objects d' art.
#3: Take into consideration looking for pieces of variety. This is a good way to spark up your collection and not let your eyes get bored. You can pick from a variety of things such as: disc musical boxes, cylinder music boxes, Stella music boxes, or polyphons. Keep in mind that having a 'hodge podge' of a collection can be fine!
#4: Have a plan as to how you would like to develop your collection. Next, take the necessary steps to see it come alive! Also, consider space. If you have limited space, you will have to be creative, especially if you like to collect large music boxes.
#5: When you're getting a new piece for your music box collection, look for things that may require immediate attention such as rust. If or when you have the money or time to restore such pieces, it can certainly be beneficial in the long run. Always look carefully after your collection, some of them could certainly be quite old!
In starting a collection of music boxes, you can have a lot of fun. It doesn't matter if you're collecting ballerina music boxes, antique music boxes, carousel music boxes, inlaid music box or any other various types, if you follow these 5 insights, you'll be well on your way to having an amazing collection!
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Title: 5 Tips for Beginning A Music Box Collection
Author: Jenny Dobson
Email: kwashington444@yahoo.com
Keywords: music boxes, hobbies, antiques, shopping, home accessories, music, decorating, crafts, home, investments
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Category: Hobbies
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