Harp Music Boxes. Harp shaped music boxes are very collectible and make excellent gifts for musicians or for those who have just passed music exams.
Below are some examples and price guides of harp music boxes including a 19th century porcelain box and a rare European silver music box.
19th C. porcelain lady playing a harp with a music box. 2 airs, working, has a minor ding (see photo). 6″ wide, 10″ tall, 8″ deep.
Sold for US$175 at Ralph Fontaine Heritage Auctions Inc. in 2022
SILVERPLATED HARP MUSICAL JEWELRY BOX
SINGLE DRAWER IN BASE, WITH THORENS CYLINDER MUSIC PLAYER. ATTRIB TO FRED ZIMBALIST. UNMARKED. NON WORKING. 18″ H.
Sold for US$200 at Redlands Antique Auction in 2022
Fred Zimbalist Harp Form Music / Jewelry Box. 18″h x 8 1/2″ w x 7 1/2″d Condition, music box over-wound, some scratches and scuffs
Sold for US$80 at The Auction Barn LLC. in 2022
SILVER INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC BOX
A unique European silver instrumental music box with a harp on the top. She comes in gold color and decorated with a lovely floral design and small green and white jewel stones. Condition: Dimensions: 10″ x 7″ x 7″.
Sold for US$3,000 at Dan Morphy Auctions in 2022
