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A music box, also known as a musical box, gives the feeling that it has been in existence since the dawn of time. A music box definitely has a long and storied history that goes years back. Before the TV and the radio were invented, these provided many with entertainment, be it for child or for adult.

The said item originated at the turn of the 19th century. It hasn't changed much over the years. It still has pins set on a rotating cylinder or disc. These discs have teeth on them that strike a metal comb within the music box. Once the teeth brushed against the comb, a sound is made. Some music boxes have a more detailed overall look to them compared to the others, like jewelry music boxes for example.

The "prototype" for the novelty item came in the form of the famous snuffbox. A snuffbox is something that men brought along inside their pocket. In time, music box sizes ranged from something the size of a snuffbox to something that could be the size of furniture.

As time progressed, the usual item size came to what can be presently known, a box that can be simply placed on a desktop. When the 19th century ended, music box makers would also be seen along the streets of major American cities.

Since then, many a music box has been made. These novelty items can be made to celebrate many occasions, like weddings and baptisms. The music that these boxes play can be from a classical piece by a renowned composer or a well-known theme from a classic movie. Aside from these, they can also be designed in an elaborate way. A perfect example would be jewelry music boxes, wherein pieces of jewelry adorn the interior as well as the exterior of the said music boxes.

One can find such unique items in various specialty shops. In case you are a tourist, you can pay a visit to these shops to find a box to commemorate your trip.

If you decide to purchase any jewelry music box, you should prepare a bit of money, as these boxes can be very detailed as well as costly because of the jewelry that decorate the box. These boxes, and any novelty item for that matter, are often made by hand.

A music box can be quite the strange yet startling gift as one can be proud to have an item that has such a long history. All you have to do is to open one, listen, and enjoy.