Music boxes as we know them today have been around since the end of the 18th century. They were creations of the finest artisans in Europe and brought automatic music into the home during a period when the only other music available was that which you played yourself. The Munchen Music Box a finely crafted, cherry finished instrument complete with molded edges and raised legs. The hinge top lid features a convenient storage compartment for 6 musical discs featuring 3 holiday and 3 all time classic songs.