Music Box Maker
NORTHRIDGE CALIFORNIA U. S. A.
Signature Custom Hand Made Wood Music Boxes
Vintage and Antique Resales
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I started making wooden music boxes in 1980. It all started as an idea for Holiday gift giving. My
initial boxes were a bit primitive. As I made more boxes the designs and construction evolved into
true craftsmanship quality works of art. All of my custom music boxes are made out of natural
woods selected to enhance the sound from the musical movements, and are not stained unless
otherwise requested by custom order . The preferred finish is tung oil which offers a glossy sheen
while maintaining the truly beautiful natural colors and textures of the different woods. Each
corner miter cut and doweled for strength. The hinges are wooden as my artistic goal was to not
use any screws, nails, or any other metal fasteners in the box construction (machine or wood
screws are used to hold the movement to the base of the box). Wherever possible the inlay
designs or natural wood grain designs will correlate to the music in the box. For example one box
made of mahogany had a beautiful rainbow pattern naturally in the grain of the wood, so the music
- "Over the Rainbow". Many boxes have wood inlays. Some of the inlays were designed by my
wife Cynthia. Each box is numbered dated and initialed or signed with special numbering for
those designed by Cynthia. My music boxes feature the finest quality Swiss made musical
movements manufactured by "Reuge". I will install a Japanese made Sankyo musical movement
(36 note movement or higher) if the tune is not available from Reuge.
If you are thinking of ordering a custom music box from me - please place your order at least 12
weeks in advance. William@MusicBoxMaker.com
A new addition to Music Box Maker is Cynthia's Collectibles. You will find many collectible hand made china and porcelain figurines with makers like Dresden, Capodimonte, Meissen and many others. In addition a fine collection of vintage and antique items from dolls to sculptures and games to fine art and prints. You may contact Cynthia@cynthiascollectibles.com
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Here is a picture of one of my finer signature boxes:
 Here is a picture of my early editions:
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