What is the value of a late 1880s to early 1900s cylinder music box in an inlaid wood case? It measures 25 inches by 9 inches. How do I have it cleaned and checked? First, let’s clue readers about old ...

Ever look inside the inner workings of a music box? From the beauty of the tunes they play, you would think there's a miniature orchestra in there. Instead, a rotating cylinder or disc with hundreds ...

Long before phonographs and radios brought mechanized music into homes, music boxes offered an enchanting way for those unable to play an instrument to enjoy their favorite tunes. The boxes, whose ...

Rancho Palos Verdes resident Robin Biggins is a tinkerer. But not with fixing up old cars or reviving someone’s old washing machine. Biggins is a master mechanic who repairs antique automatons and ...