{"title":"Reuge Music Boxes","description":"\u003cp\u003eSwiss Reuge music movements from Sainte-Croix, set into Italian lipstick and cigarette carousels, marquetry jewelry boxes and singing bird automatons. Each listing describes the movement, the tunes it plays and how the piece opens. New to Reuge? Read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/reuge-music-boxes-how-to-identify\"\u003ehow to identify a vintage Reuge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-swiss-reuge-double-singing-bird-automaton-music-box-in-gilt-birdcage","title":"Vintage Swiss Reuge Double Singing Bird Automaton Music Box in Gilt Birdcage","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"80\"\u003eA breathtaking example of Swiss mechanical artistry, this vintage REUGE singing bird automaton captures all the romance of a gilded garden in miniature. Housed within an elegant gilt bronze birdcage, two vibrant feathered birds perch among delicately chased bronze branches and leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eWind the mechanism and turn the switch on the base to bring the piece to life. The birds sing in alternating turns while opening and closing their beaks in perfect harmony with their songs. Their heads gently turn, their tails quiver, and their bodies move with remarkably lifelike grace, making this one of those rare objects that never fails to captivate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eEach bird is individually hand-feathered using real feathers, while the intricate movement hidden beneath the base is composed of more than 250 handcrafted components assembled by master Swiss artisans. REUGE has spent more than 150 years perfecting the art of mechanical music, and this enchanting automaton is a beautiful testament to that legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003eWhether displayed as the centerpiece of a grand collection or admired as a conversation piece, it is both a work of art and a marvel of engineering. Similar examples have achieved impressive results at international auction, reflecting their enduring desirability among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eMeasures approximately: 11.8\" tall 6.4\" diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1641\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWe sell vintage items that may have been previously used and may show signs of wear. Please review pictures closely. All sales are final.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reuge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48358870417649,"sku":"ESE-00892","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8644\/5041\/files\/D3DFFE01-6B5A-48CD-A737-43AA8923D176.jpg?v=1782653964"},{"product_id":"vintage-italian-marquetry-inlaid-musical-jewelry-box-with-reuge-swiss-movement","title":"Vintage Italian Marquetry Inlaid Musical Jewelry Box with Reuge Swiss Movement","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning vintage Italian marquetry jewelry box, its lid and sides adorned with elaborate scrolling floral inlay in warm gold, black, and rich brown tones. A true testament to old-world Sorrento craftsmanship, each panel is composed of finely fitted wood veneers that catch the light beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLift the lid to discover a plush red velvet-lined interior and a round beveled mirror, perfect for keeping treasured rings, earrings, and keepsakes close at hand. Wind the key beneath the base and the Reuge Swiss musical movement plays \"The Entertainer,\" a charming touch that turns everyday storage into a small moment of delight. The underside carries the \"REUGE Swiss Musical Movement\" label alongside a \"Made in Italy\" stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA romantic addition to a vanity, dresser, or nightstand, and a wonderful heirloom gift for anyone who loves vintage treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe sell vintage items that may have been previously used and may show signs of wear. Please review pictures and videos closely. All sales are final.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reuge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48599453237489,"sku":"ESE-01158","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8644\/5041\/files\/IMG_4633.jpg?v=1787022304"},{"product_id":"vintage-reuge-swiss-musical-manicure-set-box-with-dancing-ballerina-mirror","title":"Vintage Reuge Swiss Musical Manicure Set Box with Dancing Ballerina \u0026 Mirror","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning vintage Reuge Swiss musical manicure box wrapped in romantic rose-print quilted fabric with pleated satin trim and braided edging. Lift the lid and a graceful dancer twirls before an arched, star-trimmed mirror while the Swiss musical movement plays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fitted green velvet interior cradles a charming set of red-handled manicure tools and scissors, making this as practical as it is enchanting. The base carries the red \"Reuge Limelight – Swiss Musical Movement\" label and a stamped Reuge plate, the hallmark of Switzerland's celebrated music box makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA truly special piece for a vanity or dressing table, and a delightful gift for anyone who treasures vintage romance and Swiss craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe sell vintage items that may have been previously used and may show signs of wear. Please review pictures and videos closely. All sales are final.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estate Sale Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48635305656561,"sku":"ESE-01202","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8644\/5041\/files\/IMG_5038.jpg?v=1787436471"},{"product_id":"vintage-reuge-capodimonte-style-musical-cigarette-holder-dispenser","title":"Vintage Reuge Capodimonte Style Musical Cigarette Holder \/ Dispenser","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn extraordinarily rare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evintage Reuge musical cigarette dispenser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featuring an elaborate silver-plated framework, colorful Capodimonte-style decoration, and a wonderfully theatrical mechanical presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cylindrical body is decorated with raised, hand-painted figural scenes surrounded by scrolling florals and Rococo-inspired ornamentation. Above, an ornate silver-plated arch supports a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003echain and pulley mechanism connected to the top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. When activated, the musical mechanism slowly raises the decorative lid to reveal a circle of individual cigarette holders concealed inside, then closes again as the mechanism operates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside retains its original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReuge Swiss Musical Movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e label identifying the melody as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Lara’s Theme” from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoctor Zhivago\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (“Love Story”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The underside also bears a Pozzo S. Patrizio label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn especially dramatic example of mid-century luxury smoking accessories, combining a Swiss Reuge musical movement with ornate Italian-inspired decorative styling. Today, it makes an incredible conversation piece and collectible mechanical object even apart from its original function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epproximately 14” tall x 7” wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe sell vintage items that may have been previously used and may show signs of wear. Please review pictures closely. 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The architectural form is finished with decorative columns, scrolling feet, and a floral finial, giving the piece the appearance of a miniature French pavilion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWind the musical mechanism from the underside, then twist the top finial to open the decorative doors and reveal a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edancing ballerina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the center. As the music plays, the ballerina rotates within the gold-tone interior. One of the doors incorporates a fitted lipstick holder embellished with raised musical instruments, combining the piece’s musical and vanity functions beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside retains its original labels for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReuge Swiss Musical Movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM. Mohler, Longemalle Souvenirs, Genève\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A wonderfully elaborate vintage vanity collectible that is just as striking displayed closed as it is in motion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe sell vintage items that may have been previously used and may show signs of wear. Please review pictures closely. All sales are final.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estate Sale Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67114736025841,"sku":"ESE-01603","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8644\/5041\/files\/701997BD-3008-4C97-82FB-93E6433BE5D3.jpg?v=1791138228"}],"url":"https:\/\/estate-sale-edit.myshopify.com\/collections\/reuge-music-boxes.oembed","provider":"Estate Sale Edit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}