Handmade Wooden Music Boxes -- Folk Art with a Long Tradition Simple wooden jingle boxes were made in Germany as early as 1800. In the classic version of the jingle box, a shaft inside the box was set in motion by a small crank. A spring mechanism and wire pluck produced a simple ping-pang melody. Our hand-crafted music boxes retain every bit of the folk design and charm of the original models. They include a works that generates a tune more like what we are accustomed to today. Turn the wooden crank and the music starts. Stop turning and the music stops. Height approximately 3 3/4 in - 4 in. Charming lathe-turned, carved and handpainted figures.

St. Nick Music Box You'll fall in love with this German Belsnickel type Santa. Folk style Christmas tree in a deep alpine green stands on a carousel that turns when you crank the wooden handle. An imaginative gift with real character and a long history. $46.00. SD2

Miniature Music Box -- Circus Carousel Another version of the 19th century jingle box, this hand-held music box features a rotating carousel mounted on a center post with three children riding swings. Handmade of real wood -- no plastics or polyresins. Cheerful colors and nice old folky feel. Great as a primitive or folk design accent. Approximately 2 3/4" x 4 3/4" $46.00. SD4

Miniature Music Box -- Bride and Groom The bride and groom in traditional costume get set to do a wedding jig as the musician strikes up a tune. The wedding couple rotates on the base as you turn the crank. Includes hand-shaved wooden tree, crafted according to old tradition. Makes a magnificent, truly memorable wedding gift or shower gift! $46.00. SD4 Be sure to see our Miniature Wedding in a Matchbox and our "Stuebli" Wedding Miniature Display, too.