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Music Box - Beethoven - Fur Elise
Price:
€8.09
Music Box - Beethoven - Fur Elise
This pocket-sized music box plays Beethoven's "Für Elise" through a fully mechanical cylinder mechanism, requiring nothing but a manual crank to operate. Built from cardboard, metal, and wood, it produces the bright, metallic tone characteristic of nineteenth-century music boxes, with no batteries or electronics involved.
The Composition and Its Mystery
Beethoven composed "Für Elise" in 1810, yet the identity of the person for whom he wrote it has never been conclusively established. The melody remains one of the composer's most recognizable works, and this music box captures that gentle, nostalgic character through its mechanical interpretation of the piece.
Mechanical Operation and Sound
You wind the mechanism by turning the crank, which drives a metal cylinder studded with pins. These pins pluck a metal comb, producing individual notes in sequence. The sound emerges bright and precise — the natural acoustic signature of a mechanical music box rather than an electronic reproduction.
The volume and tonal quality can be amplified by placing the music box on a resonating surface such as a wooden table, shelf, or box. The wood acts as a soundboard, allowing the vibrations to project more fully into the room.
Construction and Materials
The box itself is constructed from cardboard and wood, with the metal comb and cylinder forming the working mechanism. This combination of materials is typical of portable music boxes designed for both durability and portability. The small footprint — 8.5 by 4.5 by 3.0 centimeters — makes it suitable for display or travel.
What's Included
- The music box with integrated crank mechanism
- Ready to play with no assembly or setup required
Music boxes of this type remain functional mechanical objects, bridging the gap between decorative collectible and working instrument.
Price:
€8.09
Music Box - Beethoven - Fur Elise — This pocket-sized manual music box plays Ludwig van Beethoven's famous melody "Für Elise" through an entirely mechanical cylinder mechanism. Adorned with a portrait of the composer and measuring just 8.5 × 4.5 × 3.0 cm, it combines portability with traditional German engineering. Mounted on a wooden soundboard, it produces the characteristic bright and metallic tone of nineteenth-century music boxes. Simply wind the crank to listen to this timeless piece — no batteries or electronics required. A collectible object and a musical instrument in its own right, ideal for lovers of classical music and traditional mechanics.
| Origin | Germany |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0,07 kg |
| Dimensions | 8,5 × 4,5 × 3,0 cm |
| Materials | Cardboard - Metal - Wood |
| Category | Classical music |
♪ Audio Samples ♪
Beethoven - Für Elise
Caution: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please supervise older children. Beware of swallowing small parts, strangulation, material allergies, sharp edges and points! Use only for sound generation. No liability for improper use.
Care: Extreme temperature fluctuations, humidity and direct sunlight can affect the lifespan. Please store in balanced humidity to prevent material changes, mold and corrosion. Remove dirt with a damp cloth. Dry after cleaning and each use.
Disposal: Please contact your local waste disposal authority for information on environmentally sound disposal!
Music Box - Beethoven - Fur Elise
This pocket-sized music box plays Beethoven's "Für Elise" through a fully mechanical cylinder mechanism, requiring nothing but a manual crank to operate. Built from cardboard, metal, and wood, it produces the bright, metallic tone characteristic of nineteenth-century music boxes, with no batteries or electronics involved.
The Composition and Its Mystery
Beethoven composed "Für Elise" in 1810, yet the identity of the person for whom he wrote it has never been conclusively established. The melody remains one of the composer's most recognizable works, and this music box captures that gentle, nostalgic character through its mechanical interpretation of the piece.
Mechanical Operation and Sound
You wind the mechanism by turning the crank, which drives a metal cylinder studded with pins. These pins pluck a metal comb, producing individual notes in sequence. The sound emerges bright and precise — the natural acoustic signature of a mechanical music box rather than an electronic reproduction.
The volume and tonal quality can be amplified by placing the music box on a resonating surface such as a wooden table, shelf, or box. The wood acts as a soundboard, allowing the vibrations to project more fully into the room.
Construction and Materials
The box itself is constructed from cardboard and wood, with the metal comb and cylinder forming the working mechanism. This combination of materials is typical of portable music boxes designed for both durability and portability. The small footprint — 8.5 by 4.5 by 3.0 centimeters — makes it suitable for display or travel.
What's Included
- The music box with integrated crank mechanism
- Ready to play with no assembly or setup required
Music boxes of this type remain functional mechanical objects, bridging the gap between decorative collectible and working instrument.
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