Music Boxes

INLAID MUSIC BOXES FROM SORRENTO ITALY

18 note movements; 30 note movements
(note some song choices can be switched between music boxes)  Please let us know if their is a box and a song choice and we may be able to do this for you. 

These boxes have been created by hand, piece by piece, a true work of art not only because of the precious woods used in making it, but also for the exquisite creativity of its design and originality of its composition.

The art of inlay (marquetry) dates from the 15^th century and originated in “Sorrento”, a very romantic town located in the bay of Naples.  The technique has remained unchanged over the centuries.  Marquetry is created by layering various sheets of woods (veneer) of different colors, fastened one on top of the other.  The decorative pattern is drawn on the top layer.  The craftsman then uses a jigsaw to delicately cut the veneer piece by piece following the pattern.  The pieces that need shading are then placed in a hot sand bath for 10 seconds.  The pattern is then assembled and glued to the top of a previously crafted box.  The box is then sanded and finished with a special lacquer