Handmade Reuge Swiss Music Box – The Sound of Music with Scenic Lid and Floral Trim

Description :
This finely crafted handmade music box features a Swiss Reuge musical movement that plays “The Sound of Music” and is encased in a wooden box with charming rustic detail. The lid is adorned with a serene pastoral landscape scene, reminiscent of 19th-century countryside paintings, while the outer trim displays a delicate floral motif. Inside, a quote from Minnie Aumonier adds poetic charm, and the mechanism is beautifully mounted on a wooden panel with visible labeling. Signed on the base by J. Jirikas and dated ‘88, this piece blends artistry, function, and sentiment—ideal as a keepsake or collector’s item.

Era: 1980s

Style: Folk Art / Cottagecore

Technique: Hand-assembled with printed decal transfer on wood, brass hardware mounting, and inset Swiss musical movement

Tools Used: Scroll saw, hand planer, woodburning stylus, transfer press, detail brush, hand screwdriver

History: Swiss Reuge music boxes have been crafted since 1865, and this personalized version represents a period when music boxes were handmade and gifted as heirlooms or commemorative items.

Manufacturer / Maker: Maker: Signed “J. Jirikas,” dated 1988 – Swiss movement by Reuge

Measurements: 7" W x 4 ½" D x 3 ½" T

Suggested Weight: 2.5–3 lbs

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension: 10" W x 8" D x 6" H

Music: “The Sound of Music” – Classic musical theme from the Rodgers and Hammerstein production

Item Number : P15382

Category : Collectibles

Brand : UK