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Description
Music box 'Merel Elegante' with an 30 or 36 tone mechanism.
This music box is 2 cm deeper (wider) than Tamino Elegante, this gives the mechanism more space, which also benefits the sound.
On the pictures you see an example box of this model that is specially made for you. You can choose wood type and melody yourself. In the example photo a Redbreast can be seen on a twig. It is the intention that this becomes a Blackbird on a twig!
This mechanism is of very good quality and has 30 or 36 tones and a very refined sound. It plays approximately 7 minutes when it is fully wound at the bottom (see photo).
You can also choose for the extra option 'automatic play', then the melody starts as soon as the lid is opened and stops at closing, however you will miss the warm sound with the lid closed, many people like this.
The music box has round corners on all sides. The horizontal sides of the lid are also rounded. All undersides have round bows, this makes the box extra elegant. The piping in a contrasting color wood is a subtle detail and gives it extra class.
A very special gift for example for a birth, a wedding or birthday or any other reason to give your loved one something very special and personal gift! It is a box made for a lifetime!
It is carefully handmade and finished with natural oil. At the bottom the box is 'signed' by the maker with tree name / location, month / year in which it is made and unique chronological number.
Will be packed in a suitable box with a card (NL / ENG)
Each box is unique and is made with a lot of attention and passion! Extra special is that we only use local wood and know the exact origin of every piece of wood! So no 'anonymous' wood but sustainable wood full of stories!
Below is a video recording of this model music box. Made from maple root wood, Utrecht (Schimmelplein). In this case with a Swiss mechanism from Reuge with Die Zauberflote from Mozart.
Specifications
Specifications
Length: 13,2 cm
Width: cm 9,2
Height: 5,5 cm
Mechanism: Wind-up (30 or 36 show)
Playtime: 6-8 minutes
Wood finish: Natural wood oil
Lid: Yes
Listen to audio
Melody list tones 30 & 36. (large mechanism)
Apart from the following melodies in the playlist the following are also available: (no recordings of this yet, but you can find some on it Youtube Channel)
Some mechanics from the stock are on sale. (while supplies last)
Ombra Mai Fu, Trade (1 item: 20 euro discount)
Ode to Joy, Beethoven
Wiegelied, Brahms
Die Moldau, Smetana
Barcarolle, Offembach
La False d'Amelie, Yann Tiersen
Limelight, Charlie Chaplin (20 euro discount)
Let it Be, Beatles (20 euro discount)
Yesterday, Beatles (20 euro discount)
My Way, Frank Sinatra (20 euro discount)
Amazing Grace (20 euro discount)
20 euro discount for: Edelweiss (30), Memory Cats (30) from the playlist below.
- Beethoven (30) 0:31
- Blue Danube (30) 0:36
- Blue Danube & Tales from Vienna Wood (36) J. Strauss 0:27
- Canon (30) Pachelbel 0:36
- Canon (36) Pachelbel 0:25
- Claire de Lune Claude Debussy 0:32
- Davy Jones Musical Locket (36) Pirates of the Caribbean 0:34
- Die Forelle Schubert 0:28
- Die Zauberflote (30) Mozart 0:40
- Die Zauberflote (36) Amadeus Mozart 0:30
- Edelweiss (30) 0:36
- Edelweiss (36) The Sound of Music 0:29
- FuÌr Elise (30) Beethoven 0:29
- Harry Potter Theme John Williams 0:34
- Hushabye Mountain (30) R. Sherman 0:30
- I'm Yours (36) Jason Mraz 0:31
- Just the Way You Are (36) Bruno Mars 0:32
- La vie and rose (30) Edith Piaf 0:32
- Spring (Four seasons) A. Vivaldi 0:40
- Let it be (30) Beatles 0:32
- Limelight (30) Charlie Chaplin 0:31
- Memory (Cats) Andrew Lloyd Webber 0:33
- Music of the Night (36) Phantom of the Opera 0:31
- My way (30) F. Sinatra 0:39
- Nocturne (36) Chopin 0:31
- Ombra mai fu (30) GF Trade 0:43
- Over the Rainbow Judy Garland 0:31
- Pirates of the Caribbean (36) 0:27
- Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini (30) Rachmaninoff 0:30
- Romeo & Juliet (36) Nina Rota 0:27
- Salut d'Amour (36) Edgar Elgar 0:29
- Speak Softly Love (Godfather) Nina Rota 0:35
- Slipping Through My Fingers (36) ABBA 0:36
- Tristesse (36) Chopin 0:32
- Waltz nr.2 from Jazz Suite no. 2 (36) Shostakovich 0:34
- Waltz of the flowers (30) Tchaikovsky 0:34
- Waltz of the Flowers (36) Tchaikovsky 0:31
- When You Wish Upon a Star (36) Pinocchio. 0:27
- Wind Beneath My Wings (30) 0:27
- Yesterday (30) Beatles 0:32
- Your Song (30) Elton John 0:27
Copyright audio recordings NJ Dean & Co and Robin Wood Music Boxes. not to be used for commercial purposes without prior written consent.
Wood species
Basic types of wood:
Exclusive woods:
Wood from some trees is exclusive and slightly more expensive for various reasons. This is due to a very small stock, hard-to-process wood or expensive wood price.
Wood species per city.
Make sure that each box is unique, even if it is made from the same tree. Every piece of wood is different. The color and drawing of the box that you ultimately receive may therefore differ from the examples in the photos, but these do give a reasonably good impression.
Amersfoort
Amsterdam
New arrival (January 25, 2019): IEP De Lairessestraat & Czaar Peterstraat. TRUMPET TREE Frederiksplein, Chestnut Vondelpark and KERS Mozartkade. (no photos yet)
Haarlem eo
The Hague eo
Leiden eo
Rotterdam
Es & Populier city of Rotterdam, exact location unknown
(no recordings yet)
Utrecht
Engraving examples
Below some photo examples for engravings. There are two options:
1. Own text (most chosen) 15 euro.
The layout of the specified text is taken care of separately per box. The final result depends on the amount of text and the available space. The more text, the smaller the letters. (long sentences are split up) By default we use 'Gabriola Regular' as font. The text will be engraved exactly as you specified (except for long sentences, which can be split into 2 lines). So, for example, if you want a date written out, enter: 2 January 2019 instead of 02-01-2019.
2. Inspiring texts and images (from 10 euro):
Previously engraved texts with a universal character. The photos are an example, the letter size depends on the chosen surface and box. The number of lines is also adapted to the format. Eg: a rectangular box has more space for longer lines than a square box. Only the poems of Marie Louise Rene are engraved the same on each box (as in photos)
FAQ
Delivery times.
For send times and costs per country / region see the question: "What are the shipping times and costs?"
Music boxes in stock: Shipped within 2 days.
The music boxes in stock will be sent within 2 working days. If you need the order asap, mention this in the comment that you can add, I will try to ship within 1 business day.
Note: With engraving + a maximum of 5 days extra delivery time.
Pick up in Utrecht (NL)
During checkout you can choose to send or pick up.
Collection is possible by appointment in the workshop at Europalaan no. 41
Music boxes made to measure: approximately 6 weeks
On the product page of the music box is below the price in orange letters the expected delivery date mention. This is based on a processing time of approximately 6 weeks calculated from the day you ordered.
In most cases you will receive the box on the indicated date, but this is no guarantee! This can also be 1 or 2 days later, especially if it is engraved. (If due to busy times the delivery time exceeds 2 days, you will be informed about this)
If it is important that you receive the box on the indicated date, please indicate this at “add a comment" on the product page or leave one Order note back in the shopping cart (below the shipping address)
Shipping times and costs per country / region
Prices incl. VAT if applicable + indication of the transit time.
To see the shipping costs for your country you can also use the send calculator use in the shopping cart.
Picking up an order is also possible in the Netherlands. This is possible by appointment in the workshop in Utrecht.
The Netherlands.
3,95 € (Letterbox mail without T&T for mini music box 'Piccolo') 1 Business Days
4,95 € (Letterbox package for mini music box 'Piccolo') 1 Business Days
7,50 € (PostNL Parcel service / Service point delivery) 1 Business Days
Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg
7,50 € (Letterbox mail without track and trace for mini music box 'Piccolo') 1-2 (Belgium), 4-8 working days (DE / LU)
8,50 € (Pickup Point) 1-2 Business Days
9,80 € (Regular Post / Courier) 1-2 Business Days
26,00 € (Express service) 1 Business Days
Denmark, France, Austria, United Kingdom
7,50 € (Letterbox mail without T&T for mini music box 'Piccolo') 5-12 business days
12,00 € (Pickup Point) 2-3 Business Days
15,50 € (Regular Post / Courier) 2-3 Business Days
30,25 € (Regular Post / Courier) 1 Business Days
Hungary, Portugal, Sweden
7,50 € (Letterbox mail without T&T for mini music box 'Piccolo') 6-12 Business Days
16,95 € (Regular Post / Courier) 2-3 Business Days
18,50 € (Regular Post / Courier) 2-3 Business Days
32,50 € (Express service) 1 Business Days
Italyë, Poland
7,50 € (Letterbox mail without T&T for mini music box 'Piccolo') 6-12 Business Days
18,00 € (Standard / To Access Point) 2-3 working days
30,25 € (Express service) 1 Business Days
Europe other countries
7,50 € (Only for EU countries: Letterbox mail without T&T for mini music box 'Piccolo') 7-14 Business Days
18,00 to 29,00 euros (Regular Post / Courier) 2-5 Business Days
35,00 € (Express service) 1 Business Days
You can also use the shipping calculator in the shopping basket to calculate the shipping costs.
Worldwide
Worldwide, VAT is shipped free with regular mail or Express service. Note that you may have to pay import duties (Tax).
United States, Canada, Mexico
27,00 € (Regular Post) 7-25 working days depending on destination
59,00 € (Express service) 1-3 working days depending on destination
Asia, Australia, New Zealand
30,00 € (Regular Post) 7-25 working days depending on destination
65,00 € (Express service) 1-3 working days depending on destination
Other countries worldwide
35,00 € (Regular Post) 7-25 working days depending on destination
75,00 € (Express service) 2-4 working days depending on destination
145 € (Express service for Russia) 2-5 working days
You can also use the shipping calculator in the shopping basket to calculate the shipping costs.
If you need something quickly:
The stock of music boxes that are immediately available can be found via the menu: Webshop> In Stock
These are the boxes that you can purchase through this webshop and pick up in the workshop or have it shipped. Possibly with an engraving (the delivery time is then + max 5 days).
Other sales points
There are also a number of sales places in the Netherlands where you can buy the music boxes. They usually have a limited stock of mostly small music boxes. Click here for an overview of these sales spots.
Open Atelier in Utrecht
Number of times a year there is an Open Atelier in Utrecht. The dates for 2020 are not yet known.
The standard melody collection can be found in the audio playlists and in the drop down menu with each box.
For the complete lists of all other melodies that can be ordered, go to the Audio page and scroll all the way down. If the melody you are looking for is not listed, then I cannot order it for you either.
If you have your own composition that you would like to have on mechanics, or a piece of music that does not yet exist on mechanics, then there are the following options:
Large winding mechanism with custom melody
For a large, luxurious mechanism with 30 tones, it is possible to have an arrangement made of a piece of music that you supply yourself. This can be an audio file, (you tube) video or sheet music. Ideally both audio / video + sheet music. The mechanism fits a maximum of 35 seconds. So indicate with your application exactly which piece it is of a maximum of 35 seconds.
Costs: 219 euros (excluding music box). Only possible in combination with a music box for luxury mechanics. If you are interested, please contact Rob or order a music box directly. On the product page you can choose the last option 'Custom Tune' at 'Melody' and fill in the details. In the webshop menu, go to music boxes 'With Luxemechaniek'
On request, your own melody on a 50-tone mechanism is also possible. From 995, - incl. Wooden sound box.
Large manual mechanism to program yourself
Another possibility is a 'make your own melody' set. If you are musically inclined you can make your own melody with the punch pliers and the supplied paper strip. This mechanism has 20 or 30 tones and a very nice warm sound. It is manual, which means that you have to keep running to let it play. On this website, the mechanism is available both separately and with a wooden sound box. Here for sale
Large runs for small mechanics with 18 tones.
The small mechanisms with a self-supplied melody can also be made in large quantities:
From 1000 pieces the price per hand mechanism is approximately 2,50 ex. VAT. plus 250 euro development costs and shipping costs (varies) Delivery time: approximately 8 weeks.
The minimum order is for windable mechanics (18 tones) 250 pieces and the price around 10 euro ex. VAT per item. Delivery time: 8 weeks.
(prices are only for the mechanics, without wooden sound box)
The difference is that with a manual mechanism you have to keep turning on the lever to make the music sound. This lever is always on the side and is visible. Depending on the melody, it is silver-colored with a red ball or completely golden. A manual mechanism has 18 tones.
A wind-up mechanism plays by itself for a few minutes. You just need to wind it up, the further you wind it the longer it plays. The winding key is on the bottom of the box, out of sight. A wind-up mechanism is available in various versions. The smallest has 18 tones. Larger, more expensive machine heads have 30,36,50 or even 72 tones.
This indicates the number of tones that are on the mechanism. To be more precise; The mechanism has a comb with teeth that are tuned from high to low. There is also a rotating cylinder with pins, the position of these pins make the melody, and every time a peg touches a tooth, a tone sounds. The smallest and most sold mechanisms have 18 tones. (music box Lude, Celesta, Robin, Tamino) There are also larger mechanisms with 30, 36 (Tamino, Calandra) and 50 tones (Orpheus, from 675 euro). You can imagine that the more tones there are, the more beautiful it will sound because it is closer to the original. The mechanism also plays longer and contains a larger fragment of the original piece of music. The quality of the materials is better and therefore also the sound.
I do not yet know the text for engraving.
For example, if you want the box to be delivered quickly before a birth, but you do not yet know the name and date of birth, it is best to order the box (with engraving, fill in: 'text will be later') due to delivery time / availability . As soon as you know the text for engraving, email this to me. Then I can usually engrave it within a few days.
Can I have my own logo / image engraved?
Yes, that's possible. Keep in mind that the engraving is black / white. So if a logo / image is graphic then we can usually engrave it. When a good quality file is supplied in pdf, the price is 15, -. If the file still needs editing then 10-20 euro is added. Send the file by e-mail for a quote.
Can I have multiple surfaces engraved?
Yes, that's possible. First choose the area before the first engraving and fill in the desired text. After this an option for a second engraving for another plane appears. If you want a third engraving, please contact us.
Layout of text
By default we use the font 'Gabriola Regular'. Subtle, elegant and with beautiful sleek lines, perfect for engraving. (a different font is possible on request if it is in our 'font' collection)
The layout is provided by us by engraving. How this will look depends on the number of characters and the available surface. It is therefore possible that texts with long sentences are divided over multiple lines. If you would like to have an example of this in advance, let us know.
Trees card
These are all trees from which music boxes were once made. There is therefore no more wood stock from many trees.
To find a specific tree click on the icon at the top left. Click again to close.


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