Musical Box: A History and Collector's Guide

by Arthur W.J.G. Ord-Hume

Musical boxes have been made by master artisans since the 1700s, playing classical music, hymns, operatic arias and popular tunes by means of discs or cylinders. The industry started in Europe, flourishing in Switzerland, Germany, and Great Britain, finally crossing the Atlantic to America, before ending in the early 20th century. this book is the definitive reference for anyone interested in the history of music, mechanical music, and musical technology,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 004789007X
• ISBN13: 9780047890079
• Release Date: January 1980
• Publisher: Allen & Unwin Australia
• Length: 409 Pages
• Weight: 2.75 lbs.