I am buying an antique music box. Any tips to make sure its in good condition?

We would need the serial number to get the age.Value will be dependent on various factors such as condition, location, etc

In order to even ballpark a figure, we would need the model, condition of the electronics, condition of the cabinetry, and the date of manufacture.

There are still a lot of older sewing machines being used today and some are very coveted by their owners. Featherweights are very popular with quilters. The price? Well, it's probably whatever someone is willing to pay. Check out what's sold on eBay.

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Jesus! It is a 25-year-old antique. And not a very good one. Splurge and buy a decent one.

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hi There.
this is all i could find from the internet so not sure if it will help you out but have a look.
Pfaff Questions Answered When was my Pfaff Sewing Machine Made

Most hatpin holders are antique in style. Here is a site that sells antique reproductions of hat pin holders.

http://www.westernersoutfitter.com/900a/hat_pin_holders.htm

Because your china cabinet is from the 40s, it is considered anantique. Antiques in good condition tendto go for a lot of money, even if the item was originally purchased for a smallsum. I would call an appraiser in yourarea to give you some tips on how to restore the cabinet. The appraiser will then tell you how muchyour cabinet could go for in auction or private sale, once you have completedthe restoration process.

Pocket watch manufactured 1917-1918

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Seek professional help for watch value.

In short, demand for antiques pocket watches are up the real question is what is it worth to you?
Keeping it in running condition increases its value to you and the next generation.

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Hope this tip helps.
r/ David
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You have a model 221 which was made on May 24, 1938 at the Elizabethport factory in Elizabethport, New Jersey. There were 20,000 of those made during that particular run which may have been over a few days.

Its value depends on its overall condition and what someone is willing to pay for it. Sight unseen, I would estimate market value for that machine in good running order at between $250 and $400.

You might find help here:http://en.allexperts.com/q/Antique-Musical-Instruments-2370/Holton-Cornet.htm According to this site:http://www.horn-u-copia.net/cgi-bin/yabb231/YaBB.pl your cornet was made between 1948 to 1949. Where it was manufactured will have some bearing on its worth but the bottom line is always the condition especially of the valves and tuining slides. Hope this helps.