If you have always been fascinated by music boxes, you are not alone. From childhood on, music boxes have been fascinating people of all ages. Starting a collection of music boxes can be a fun hobby and is also an educational one as well.

Start with something you love

What are you passionate about? Choose your first music box based on something that interests you. For instance, if you love listening to religious music, you may want to select a music box that plays religious music. If you enjoy dancing, select a music box with beautiful waltz music, and if you loved going to the fair when you were a kid, choose a music box with upbeat carousel music. 

Shopping for music boxes

You can find music boxes at antique stores and flea markets if you are looking to collect older styles that may be valuable. You can always purchase new music boxes online or from a local retailer if desired, but newer boxes will not likely be as valuable as older or antique styles may be. Finding unique music boxes is sort of like going on a treasure hunt, but that is half of the fun.

Check for manufacturing date

It is always a good idea to check for a manufacturers date when you start collecting music boxes. If no date is listed on the box, you can search online and determine the date by the style of the music box, special features, and materials used in manufacturing to get an idea. Knowing the date of your music box will help you determine how much your box might be worth and other interesting information regarding the year it was manufactured.

Decorations in music boxes

From simple wooden boxes to elaborate antique metals, music boxes can be found with a wide variety of decorative designs. In antique music boxes, the lids often contain detailed decorative accents. You may decide to collect music boxes in a specific design, such as flowers, scenery, or geometric styles, or you may want to collect a variety of styles as you grow your collection.

When you purchase your first music box, you will be on you way to a lifetime hobby that will never get boring. Finding new music boxes to add to your collection will be like going on a treasure hunt. Whether you purchase your music boxes from a retailer or a local antique store, you will never lack for finding unique and beautiful music boxes to add to your collection.

For more music box information, contact a music store or antique shop that sells them.