This piece is a reproduction
of an antique music box cabinet, built to hold the music box you see sitting
on top. My customer was gracious enough to bring his box when he came
to pick up the stand, allowing me to get some very nice pictures. The
stand was built using a picture taken at an auction of a similar stand.
The only measurements I had to start with was the desired height, and
the footprint of the box for which the stand was being built. The upper
spindles were turned to match those on the box, in a effort to harmonize
the two pieces as much as possible. Construction is entirely of mahogany,
with the exception of the dividers inside and the lower back panel, which
are made of mahogany veneer plywood. Overall dimensions are 32" high,
18" deep, and 21" wide.
Here is the stand with its attendant music box. Not only does it look
good (if I say so myself), the sound is great, thanks to the hollow top.
I can't take any credit for that, I'm just a good copier.
Here is a shot of the inside storage for the disks. This box plays
12" steel disks with holes punched in them. Try explaining that to
a generation familiar only with CDs.
Here is a shot with the inside top of the box displayed. These people
went in big for flourishes and decorations.