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Music Box The Internationale
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€8.09
Music Box The Internationale - L'Internationale
Turn the crank of this small mechanical music box and it plays one of history's most enduring protest songs. The Internationale emerged from the Paris Commune in 1871, when the poet Eugène Pottier wrote the words "Debout, les damnés de la terre" — a rallying cry for workers and the oppressed. Within a few years, the socialist composer Pierre De Geyter set those words to music, creating a melody that would travel across continents and languages.
Historical Significance
By the early 20th century, The Internationale had become the defining anthem of labour movements and leftist politics worldwide. It has been translated into dozens of languages and sung at demonstrations, strikes, rallies and protests across Europe, Asia, the Americas and beyond. Few songs carry such weight as both cultural artifact and living political statement.
How It Works
The music box operates on a traditional mechanical principle: a hand crank drives a cylinder studded with metal pins. As the cylinder rotates, these pins strike a tuned metal comb, producing the delicate, tinny melody characteristic of mechanical music boxes. The mechanism is housed in a compact wooden and metal assembly, protected by a cardboard box for storage and display.
To amplify the sound, place the music box on a larger wooden object — a chair, table, wooden box or shelf — that serves as a resonating chamber. The vibrations transfer into the wood, naturally strengthening the melody without any electrical assistance.
What's Included
- The music box with crank mechanism
- Cardboard storage and display box
The Internationale remains a portable piece of labour history and mechanical tradition, carried in the pockets and homes of those who value both protest songs and the simple charm of hand-cranked music.
Price:
€8.09
Music Box The Internationale — A hand-crank music box that plays Eugène Pottier's revolutionary anthem, crafted by German maker Fridolin GmbH with a metal and wood mechanism housed in a compact cardboard case. Turn the small handle at a steady pace to hear the mechanical pins strike their sequence, producing the delicate, tinny timbre characteristic of traditional music boxes. Place it on a wooden surface to amplify the sound naturally. A portable piece of labour history and mechanical charm, ideal for those drawn to protest songs, working-class heritage, or the simple magic of mechanical music.
| Origin | Germany |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0,07 kg |
| Dimensions | 8,5 × 4,5 × 3,0 cm |
| Materials | Cardboard - Metal - Wood |
| Category | Folk songs |
♪ Audio Samples ♪
The Internationale
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 The Internationale - L'Internationale
Turn the crank of this small mechanical music box and it plays one of history's most enduring protest songs. The Internationale emerged from the Paris Commune in 1871, when the poet Eugène Pottier wrote the words "Debout, les damnés de la terre" — a rallying cry for workers and the oppressed. Within a few years, the socialist composer Pierre De Geyter set those words to music, creating a melody that would travel across continents and languages.
Historical Significance
By the early 20th century, The Internationale had become the defining anthem of labour movements and leftist politics worldwide. It has been translated into dozens of languages and sung at demonstrations, strikes, rallies and protests across Europe, Asia, the Americas and beyond. Few songs carry such weight as both cultural artifact and living political statement.
How It Works
The music box operates on a traditional mechanical principle: a hand crank drives a cylinder studded with metal pins. As the cylinder rotates, these pins strike a tuned metal comb, producing the delicate, tinny melody characteristic of mechanical music boxes. The mechanism is housed in a compact wooden and metal assembly, protected by a cardboard box for storage and display.
To amplify the sound, place the music box on a larger wooden object — a chair, table, wooden box or shelf — that serves as a resonating chamber. The vibrations transfer into the wood, naturally strengthening the melody without any electrical assistance.
What's Included
- The music box with crank mechanism
- Cardboard storage and display box
The Internationale remains a portable piece of labour history and mechanical tradition, carried in the pockets and homes of those who value both protest songs and the simple charm of hand-cranked music.
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